Sittercity Seeks Public Relations Specialist
Publication or Company Sittercity.com
Industry Public Relations
Salary Competitive
Benefits 401K/403B, Bonuses, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Chicago, IL USA
Job Requirements Attention all hyper-creative and talented PR professionals! Sittercity.com, the nation’s largest and most trusted website for finding in-home care, is looking to expand its significant media presence with a high-energy, experienced and fun full-time Public Relations Specialist. Specific responsibilities will center on developing and implementing all PR and media efforts, including ideation, pitch development, media list development, press release writing, crisis communications, media inquiries, executive speaking engagements and awards submissions.
Sittercity has been featured on The View, Ellen, the Today Show, CBS Early Show and many others in its seven years of business. We have won 13 national and international awards, and have a notable presence on a local and national scale. As the inventor of online care and the current industry leader, our CEO is also a nationally recognized caregiving expert.
We are seeking a highly ambitious, enthusiastic PR professional who wants to be a part of these exciting PR opportunities in a fun, fast-paced work environment where they can achieve incredible results.
Key Duties/Responsibilities/Opportunities:
o Develop and execute strategic media relations programs designed to drive awareness for Sittercity on both a national level (morning and talk shows) and local level (community newspapers and morning news programs)
o Serve as main PR contact for all media opportunities, helping manage press activities and local programs in target markets
o Actively pitch press on a daily basis
o Maintain a press release calendar, and refine story angles/pitches that support the Sittercity brand and all business segments within the brand umbrella
o Respond to daily media inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and identify key company executives, Sittercity members and sitters for interview requests
o Research, write and/or edit press materials including press releases, fact sheets, press kit, Q&As, media alerts, speaking points and presentations
o Work in conjunction with outside agency on a project basis, managing delineation of tasks and ensuring maximization of their time and activities
o Work with internal team to identify relevant and timely product/company news
o Deliver concise, timely and informative reporting on press activities, coverage, opportunities and successes internally.
o Be familiar with social media as it relates to public relations outreach, including blogging, blog comments, conversational writing and Twitter
Requirements:
o 5+ years as a public relations professional
o Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, marketing or business
o Demonstrated success launching and growing brands through PR efforts
o Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
o Experience with Cision and PR Newswire
o Demonstrated success in relationship building with media contacts
Compensation and Benefits:
o Competitive salary, based on credentials and prior experience
o Health Benefits
o 401(k)
o Disability benefits
o Performance-based bonus
o Fun, casual office environment in Merchandise Mart
o Great group of creative co-workers who love what they do
To apply, please send resume and salary requirements to jobs@sittercity.com
About Our Company Sittercity.com is the nation’s largest and most trusted website for finding in-home car
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