Public Relations Specialist at Marcus Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | $75K/yr – $85K/yr

Public Relations Specialist

Milwaukee, WI (On-site)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Marcus Theatres\' public relations initiatives by owning media outreach, content creation, and event support as a mid‑level PR Specialist.

Own media relations, interview coordination, and original content for the organization.
Must-have: 3–5 years in marketing/publications and experience with PR tools like Cision or Muck Rack.
Standout: Proven media relationship-building and fast-paced project execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Director of Media to build and execute communication strategy and priorities.
Coordinates and assists with management of relationship with PR agency partner.
Plans, prepares, and distributes original content such as articles, press releases, media advisories, email, blog posts, and other updates on behalf of the organization.
Develops talking points and scripts for speaking and interview opportunities.
Builds relationships with the media and is confident with regular outreach.
Coordinates interview opportunities and manages requests from the media.
Monitors media coverage and helps to create new story ideas.
Provides support with issues management and crisis situations.
Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand.
Assesses community needs to identify, grow and execute opportunities that support Marcus Theatres’ brand, niche and diversity-marketing initiative.

Requirements

Three to five (3-5) years of experience in marketing, publications, or a related field with a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field high preferred
Possess strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills by communicating clearly and effectively
Demonstrates strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
Must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with the media and other partners
Must have experience with PR tools like Cision, Muck Rack, etc.
Must be detail-oriented
Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Ability to plan and manage events
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and open to additional assignments as needed
Possesses strong project management skills

Benefits

VIP Movie card at Marcus Theatres
Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties
Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts cafes, bars, restaurants, lounges, and on golfing, skiing, and spa services
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program
Brand new modern office space
401k with employer match
Ability to grow your career
And more!

Marcus Corporation

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. The Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or operates 985 screens at 78 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus and BistroPlex® brands. The company’s lodging division, Marcus Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states.Marcus Theatres is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 1,036 screens at 83 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus and BistroPlex brands. For more information, please visit www.marcustheatres.com.Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning. This includes hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group, featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse, Miller Time Pub & Grill and SafeHouse Restaurants. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com.

Founded in 1935

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

213 employees (8 in marketing)

www.marcuscorp.com