Entry Level Communications Associate

Mueller Communications LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) and profit sharing

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Mueller Communications LLC in Milwaukee is seeking an entry-level communications associate to join our collaborative team. Our clients have high expectations and we seek A-players who approach problems with initiative, enthusiasm, and strong writing.

This role is ideal for someone eager to grow in communications and public relations within a supportive agency culture. You’ll manage projects and drafts, participate in client meetings, conduct research, assist with proposals, and support media

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or entry-level experience in communications or marketing.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality drafts on time using templates and internal editing resources.
• Assist with developing summary pages.
• Prepare for and participate in client meetings; take notes and provide summaries.
• Provide research and proofreading support for proposals and pitches.
• Set up alerts in media monitoring platforms and track coverage.
• Support media outreach, events, and internal communications.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Research skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Recent graduate in communications/marketing

Tools

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

ABOUT MUELLER COMMUNICATIONS

Mueller Communications is a full-service communications, public relations and marketing firm based in Milwaukee. For more than 40 years, we've helped organizations, leaders and influencers tell their stories and amplify their impact through media relations, public affairs, crisis communications, creative, and digital services. Today, our team of nearly 50 professionals serves clients across industries, and we're proud that many of our senior staff have called Mueller home for a decade or more.

With integrity at the heart of everything we do, our team of strategic communicators and problem solvers is committed to doing right by our clients, our community and each other.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Mueller Communications is seeking an entry-level communications associate to join our team. Our clients have high expectations and we are looking for A-players to take a collaborative problem-solving approach in exceeding those expectations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of close-knit teams and is looking to grow in the field of communications.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Team & Project Management

• Deliver high-quality drafts on time and within budget by utilizing available templates as well as internal editing/proofing resources
• Assist with developing summary pages, as directed

Client Management

• Prepare for and participate in client meetings as an active listener and by executing duties as assigned, which might include research, agenda preparation, taking meeting notes and providing meeting recaps/summaries
• Provide research and/or proofing support for new business proposals and/or pitch meetings, as directed

Growth Mindset

• Be prepared, helpful, and forward-thinking. This includes using resources to answer questions when available, taking notes to successfully fulfill assignments and anticipating needs and next steps

MarComm Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with client messaging resources and the ability to leverage them when developing client materials, as directed
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to set up alerts in media monitoring platforms and conduct Independent monitoring of these channels, tracking relevant coverage and notifying the project team lead
• Contribute to various types of media outreach tactics (news releases, media events, pitches, advisories), demonstrating awareness of the appropriate time to use each
• Contribute to on-the-ground support at media events, as directed
• Contribute to internal communications tools and executions (e.g., key messages, intranet messages/newsletters, employee communications, sales team materials, etc.) as directed
• Contribute to the coordination and execution of marketing tasks, working with specialists (paid ads, web, SEO, email, etc)
• Demonstrate familiarity with campaign performance data, contributing to basic insights and takeaways

QUALIFICATIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Recent graduate or entry-level communications or marketing experience
• Positive, problem-solving attitude
• Strong writing and management skills
• An eagerness to learn
• Prior agency or media experience a plus

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Total Rewards offering that includes a competitive salary, 401(k) and profit-sharing, bonuses, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Award-winning culture that earned us Milwaukee Business Journal’s Best Place to Work 7 years running (2020 - 2026)
• Beautiful newly-renovated modern workspace perfected for collaboration
• Flexible hybrid working model that prioritizes work/life balance so you can live your best life at work and at home
• Emphasis on professional development that includes paid membership in professional associations, internal lunches to support company growth and other career ambitions
• One-of-a-kind concierge program dedicated to helping the entire Mueller team discover an improved sense of workplace satisfaction, celebration, and organization
• Regular Happy Hours and company outings to socialize with colleagues, have fun, and strengthen the team.
• Fully stocked kitchen so no one ever has to skip breakfast or lunch to meet their deadlines