Open Position: Junior PR & Content Specialist

We’re looking for a full-time Junior PR & Content Specialist who enjoys writing and finding compelling story opportunities that generate media interest for our clients. We pride ourselves in building relationships and getting to know our clients’ industries and businesses better than anyone else.

You’ll need to be a great communicator (written and verbal), who’s empathetic and curious but also direct and cognizant of deadlines. Additionally, you’ll need to love writing as you’ll contribute to developing long-form content such as blogs.

Our ideal candidate also has an interest in increasing their strategic prowess and a desire to contribute ideas on a regular basis. We pride ourselves on working without silos, so flexible thinking and problem solving is critical.

Responsibilities:

  • Researching media outlets, reporters and editors 
  • Writing press releases and pitches for an array of clients and markets
  • Researching trends, story ideas and news to ID potential story opportunities
  • Monitor industry news coverage for multiple sectors to ID PR opportunities
  • Report on client news coverage
  • Help shape client PR strategies and plans
  • Write long-form blog content
  • Develop messaging and talking points

Qualifications:

  • 0-2 years professional experience
  • Understanding of AP style
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to think creatively and critically
  • Unbridled curiosity
  • Able to work independently while pursuing news coverage
  • Eager to continue to grow and develop as a PR professional
  • Ability to work on tight deadlines as needed to match the daily news cycle and reporters’ needs
  • Strong writing skills, including the ability to shift from owned content to news writing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field 
  • Highly organized
  • Self-motivated
  • A desire to learn and grow professionally

Location

  • Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation

  • Competitive Salary

Benefits

  • 401k with company match 
  • Company provided healthcare insurance. 
  • Dental insurance available 
  • Flexible work options 

Sunday Paper is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage anyone interested in this position to apply. If interested please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

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Company Details:

Company Size

1-10 employees

Industry

Advertising, PR & Marketing

Company Type

Private company

About Sunday Paper

We’ll keep it brief. We’re a small, independent marketing agency based in Madison, Wis. We focus on strategic branding, helping clients create something they love. We thrive when we can bridge online and offline approaches that compel people to build a long-lasting relationship with brands and products. We’re committed to providing every employee with opportunities to grow and be part of an organization that puts its people first. Click around to learn more about our core services.

Headquarters

211 S Paterson Street,
Suite 354
Madison, Wisconsin 53703