Responsibilities

• You'll work directly with the founder to build our brand presence and establish advertising partnerships ahead of launch.
• Develop our PR strategy and craft a compelling, culturally relevant brand narrative
• Identify and pitch advertising and brand integration opportunities
• Leverage your existing relationships with brands and agencies to get us in the room
• Advise on ad integration strategies that feel native and authentic to our community
• Help position GDS as the go-to platform for brands looking to reach women in Chicago
• Join a weekly check-in call with the founder

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in PR, media, or advertising — ideally with consumer brands in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle
• You have real relationships with brands or agencies and know how to pitch
• Confident in cold outreach and comfortable building from scratch
• Extremely organized — you keep things structured, your follow-ups timely, and nothing falls through the cracks
• A self-starter who doesn't need to be chased to get things done
• A strong communicator — responsive, clear, and professional in every interaction (this is non-negotiable)
• Genuinely passionate about what we're building for women in Chicago