PR & Communications Specialist Job at Atom in Hoffman Estates

Job description:
Atom.com is looking for a PR & Communications Specialist to support our media outreach efforts and build real PR experience in a fast-moving startup environment.

This is an execution-focused, entry-level role. You will work closely with the marketing and leadership team to organize outreach, manage media lists, and support pitching efforts across startup announcements, product launches, and brand storytelling. It is ideal for someone early in their PR career who has some exposure to media outreach or communications work and is ready to grow into a stronger practitioner.

What You’ll Do
Media List Building

Research relevant journalists, editors, and outlets across business, tech, and startup media

Maintain and organize media lists in a shared tracker

Segment lists by topic, beat, and campaign

Outreach Support

Send pitches and follow-ups using pre-written messaging and templates

Track outreach activity and journalist responses

Help ensure consistent and timely follow-up cycles

Press Materials

Assist in updating press releases, pitch templates, and briefing documents

Provide light writing and editing support

Campaign Execution

Help coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcements

Support scheduling and logistics for PR campaigns

Tracking & Reporting

Maintain spreadsheets tracking outreach activity and coverage

Log responses, opens, and placements

What We’re Looking For
We are not looking for senior PR strategists or agency leaders. We are looking for someone early in their career who is ready to build strong fundamentals.

1-3 years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism

Exposure to media outreach, pitching, or content creation through an internship, agency, or in-house role

Strong writing and editing skills

Comfortable working in Google Sheets and Docs, and highly organized

Interest in startups, tech, or branding

Willingness to learn, take feedback, and execute consistently

About Atom
Atom.com is an AI-first domain marketplace and ICANN-accredited registrar helping entrepreneurs discover, evaluate, and secure the right domain. Atom combines millions of domains with AI-powered discovery that matches names based on meaning, positioning, style, and brand potential. Atom serves more than 100,000 startups and businesses and has been named to the Inc. 5000 list five times.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

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