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8 marketing jobs

6 hrs ago

Media Relations Specialist

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$48K/yr – $50K/yr

5 days ago

Social Media Intern

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Internship

5 days ago

Public Relations Intern

Walker Sands

Boston, MA (Hybrid)Internship

12 days ago

Associate Media Relations Director

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$85K/yr – $106K/yr

3 weeks ago

Sr. Manager, SEO + GEO

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$78K/yr – $89K/yr

4 weeks ago

Senior PR Manager

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$78K/yr – $87K/yr

4 weeks ago

PR Director

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$100K/yr – $113K/yr

6 weeks ago

Associate PR Director

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$85K/yr – $96K/yr

Marketing jobs in the US

8 jobs

Media Relations Specialist

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$48K/yr - $50K/yrAgencyFull-timeMid level1+ years exp.

6 hrs ago

Social Media Intern

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

AgencyInternshipIntern/new grad

5 days ago

Public Relations Intern

Walker Sands

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

AgencyInternshipIntern/new grad

5 days ago

Associate Media Relations Director

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$85K/yr - $106K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level7+ years exp.

12 days ago

Sr. Manager, SEO + GEO

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$78K/yr - $89K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level5+ years exp.

3 weeks ago

Senior PR Manager

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$78K/yr - $87K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level4+ years exp.

4 weeks ago

PR Director

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$100K/yr - $113K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level7+ years exp.

4 weeks ago

Associate PR Director

Walker Sands

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$85K/yr - $96K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level6+ years exp.

6 weeks ago

Walker Sands

Media Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$48K/yr – $50K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive media relations programs for multiple clients, leading research, targeted pitching, and coverage tracking across fast-paced campaigns.

Lead media outreach and relationship-building across reporters and outlets
Manage end-to-end media opportunities from pitch to coverage
Synthesize industry trends to insert clients into conversations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop targeted media lists and identify relevant reporters, publications, and media opportunities for clients.
Conceptualize and develop compelling pitches tailored to specific reporters, audiences, and timely news cycles.
Write and edit press releases, contributed articles, pitches, and other media-facing materials.
Support multiple media opportunities from start to finish, including coordinating interviews, facilitating follow-up, and tracking resulting coverage.
Conduct media, industry, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, timely topics, and opportunities to insert clients into relevant conversations.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters and other relevant media contacts.
Monitor the media landscape and identify creative opportunities to strengthen clients’ visibility and thought leadership.
Collaborate with account teams to support media relations efforts across a variety of clients and industries.
Balance multiple client priorities, deadlines, and media opportunities in a fast-paced agency environment.

Requirements

Experience: 1+ year of full-time experience in public relations with strong research skills and an ability to understand new industries, trends in the media and audiences.
Media Knowledge: Hands-on experience with media relations, including pitching, coordinating interviews, managing follow-up, and securing coverage.
Craft: Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
Soft Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in both remote and in-person team environments.
Tools: Familiarity with Muck Rack or similar media database and monitoring tools is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

💰Bonus Potential: This role will be eligible for a bonus based on company performance.
🌱 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
🌴 Flexible PTO and Hybrid Work: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Mental health resources, pet insurance, and more.
📈Retirement Savings : Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
🛡️ Additional Protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that provide added financial security.
🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for you and your household, including counseling, mental health resources, and help navigating life’s everyday challenges.
👶 Family Support: Paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
🎯 Performance & Coaching: Regular performance reviews, clear goal-setting, and ongoing coaching to help you understand expectations, grow your skills, and make progress in your career.
🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.

Walker Sands

3.5 Glassdoor

Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001

Chicago, Illinois, USA

221 employees (124 in marketing)

www.walkersands.com

44% recommend to a friend

50% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$48K/yr – $50K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

See all Walker Sands salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

110 (50% of company)

Median Career Experience

10 years

Median Tenure

3.3 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

People

Marketing Leadership

Rachel Cullitan

Vice President Marketing

At the company for 12 years 3 months

Ryan Young

Vice President, SEO

At the company for 3 years 3 months

Derek Edmond

Senior Vice President, Demand Generation

At the company for 4 years

John Fairley

Senior Vice President of Demand Generation

At the company for 19 years 7 months

Funding

Last Raise

Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

Sep 2019
Private Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

34.9K

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$446.8K

Traffic Source Mix

42.2%

Direct

42.2%

Referral

7.9%

Social

6.3%

Paid

1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

News about Walker Sands

Mountaingate Capital Acquires Majority Stake In Walker Sands 10/08/2025

Oct 8, 2025 • MediaPost

Stone-Goff Partners Announces Exit of Investment in Walker Sands

Oct 8, 2025 • citybiz

Mountaingate Capital Partners with Walker Sands to Scale B2B Growth Services Leadership

Oct 8, 2025 • Business Wire

Links

www.walkersands.com

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Responsibilities

Develop targeted media lists and identify relevant reporters, publications, and media opportunities for clients.
Conceptualize and develop compelling pitches tailored to specific reporters, audiences, and timely news cycles.
Write and edit press releases, contributed articles, pitches, and other media-facing materials.
Support multiple media opportunities from start to finish, including coordinating interviews, facilitating follow-up, and tracking resulting coverage.
Conduct media, industry, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, timely topics, and opportunities to insert clients into relevant conversations.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters and other relevant media contacts.
Monitor the media landscape and identify creative opportunities to strengthen clients’ visibility and thought leadership.
Collaborate with account teams to support media relations efforts across a variety of clients and industries.
Balance multiple client priorities, deadlines, and media opportunities in a fast-paced agency environment.

Requirements

Experience: 1+ year of full-time experience in public relations with strong research skills and an ability to understand new industries, trends in the media and audiences.
Media Knowledge: Hands-on experience with media relations, including pitching, coordinating interviews, managing follow-up, and securing coverage.
Craft: Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
Soft Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in both remote and in-person team environments.
Tools: Familiarity with Muck Rack or similar media database and monitoring tools is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

💰Bonus Potential: This role will be eligible for a bonus based on company performance.
🌱 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
🌴 Flexible PTO and Hybrid Work: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Mental health resources, pet insurance, and more.
📈Retirement Savings : Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
🛡️ Additional Protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that provide added financial security.
🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for you and your household, including counseling, mental health resources, and help navigating life’s everyday challenges.
👶 Family Support: Paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
🎯 Performance & Coaching: Regular performance reviews, clear goal-setting, and ongoing coaching to help you understand expectations, grow your skills, and make progress in your career.
🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.