PR & Media Outreach Associate

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media list management and outreach support for a PR function focused on startups and tech, turning research into targeted pitches and consistent follow-up.

  • Media List & Outreach: Build and segment journalist lists, draft and track pitches, and manage response cycles.
  • Campaign Support: Coordinate PR around launches with scheduling, briefs, and light writing on templates.
  • Tracking & Reporting: Maintain simple outreach and coverage logs to measure activity and placements.

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
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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)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19.4%
Direct
71.4%
Referral
7.4%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~17

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (12% of company)