PR & Communications Associate — Startup Growth

Atom.com; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Atom.com is seeking a PR & Communications Specialist to support media outreach in a fast-moving startup environment. This entry-level role focuses on building media lists, assisting with pitches, and updating press materials while gaining real PR experience.

You will work closely with marketing and leadership, handling outreach around product launches and brand storytelling, while developing core PR skills and industry understanding. Ideal for someone early in their PR career.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism.
• Exposure to media outreach, pitching, or content creation through an internship, agency, or in‑house role.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Comfortable working in Google Sheets and Docs, and highly organized.
• Interest in startups, tech, or branding.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and execute consistently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain media lists for journalists, editors, and outlets.
• Support outreach with pitches and follow-ups using templates.
• Update press materials and provide light writing/editing support.
• Coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcements.
• Track outreach activity and coverage in spreadsheets.

Skills

Media outreach

Writing

Editing

Organization

Google Sheets/Docs

Startup/Tech interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/PR/journalism

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Atom.com is seeking a PR & Communications Specialist to support media outreach in a fast-moving startup environment. This entry-level role focuses on building media lists, assisting with pitches, and updating press materials while gaining real PR experience.

You will work closely with marketing and leadership, handling outreach around product launches and brand storytelling, while developing core PR skills and industry understanding. Ideal for someone early in their PR career.