PR & Media Outreach Associate at Cornell Finance Club | USA

Cornell Finance Club

PR & Media Outreach Associate

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Coordinate media outreach for a PR assistant role focused on research, segmentation, and workflow support around product launches, with emphasis on organized lists, templates, and timely follow-ups to secure coverage.

Research and segment media lists to target journalists and outlets, ensuring organized tracking.
Support pitch execution and follow-ups using templated messaging, tracking responses and placements.
Help coordinate logistics for launches, briefing docs, and schedule, while logging results for reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Research relevant journalists, editors, and outlets in business, tech, and startup media
Maintain and organize media lists in a shared tracker
Help segment lists by topic, beat, and campaign
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
Assist in updating press releases, pitch templates, and briefing documents
Light writing support (not strategy creation)
Help coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcements
Support scheduling and logistics for PR campaigns

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in PR, communications, journalism, or marketing
Some exposure to media outreach, pitching, or content creation (internship, agency, or in-house)
Strong writing and editing skills
Comfortable working in Google Sheets / Docs and staying highly organized
Interest in startups, tech, or branding
Willingness to learn, take feedback, and execute consistently

Preferred

Internship or assistant experience at a PR agency
Exposure to tech/startup clients
Familiarity with tools like Cision, Muck Rack, or similar
Basic understanding of how journalists and press cycles work
Interest in AI, startups, or domain/branding space

Benefits

Cornell Finance Club

Cornell Finance Club is an undergraduate organization focusing on providing its members the skills to succeed in the financial services industry. Club activities include comprehensive equity research, stock pitches, diverse asset portfolio management, and participation in educational events taught by industry professionals. Sectors of focus are Financials, Healthcare, Consumer, Commodities, Technology, Real Estate, and Emerging Markets.

Ithaca, New York, USA

17 employees (2 in marketing)

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