We are not hiring a traditional PR person. We are hiring a
closer .
This job starts at $52,000 and has an opportunity to earn $25,000 in increases in the first year.
At Mainland, media is not about “sending pitches.” It’s about
creating outcomes . Our clients hire us to get them seen, heard, and validated in the market. That requires people who are relentless, creative, and wired to win.
If you think of media like a sales pipeline, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Pitch media daily across national, trade, and local outlets
Treat journalists like a pipeline, build relationships, follow up, and close
Turn client stories into angles that actually get picked up
Secure interviews, placements, and features consistently
Work directly with content and digital teams to amplify wins
Track activity, results, and progress through our system (ARs, reporting)
Be accountable to weekly output and results, not just effort
What Winning Looks Like
Consistent media placements every month
High activity levels (calls, emails, follow-ups) that lead to outcomes
Ability to take a “no” and turn it into a “not yet”
Owning your pipeline and your results
Who You Are
You have a
sales or marketing mindset
(PR experience is a bonus, not required)
You are
fearless on the phone and in the inbox
You don’t wait for direction, you create momentum
You are competitive and care about results
You follow up when others stop
You take ownership, not excuses
If you’ve worked in:
or high-output marketing
you’ll likely outperform traditional PR backgrounds.
Compensation
This is a
highly bonused role .
Base salary + aggressive performance bonuses tied to placements and results
If you produce, you will earn
If you don’t, this role will not be a fit
Why Mainland
We are building a platform at the intersection of:
content
PR
We move fast, we expect a lot, and we care deeply about the work. We call it
“Give a Shit.”
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Media Closer: Results‑Driven PR & Growth with Big Bonuses
Mainland, Chicago, IL, USA
Pay: 60.000 - 80.000
Job type: Full Time