PR Associate

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At SpotOn, we're helping small businesses and restaurants compete and win with technology to better connect with their customers. Think marketing software, website development, ecommerce, reservations, online ordering, digital loyalty, review management, and both retail and restaurant point-of-sale (POS) solutions.
In the last year, SpotOn has:

  • Raised $300M in Series F funding (valuing SpotOn at $3.6 Billion)
  • Earned awards for Great Places to Work and Built In's Best Places to Work
  • Helped local businesses succeed with technology and support to battle through the labor shortage while also helping their employees earn more


This year, we're going even bigger-caring hard and moving fast down the path of high growth and positive impact.
That's where you come in.
As a PR Associate at SpotOn, you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of communications strategies for earned and owned media to define our brand in the marketplace and help the business achieve strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is not just looking to join the team, but to help SpotOn build and grow a world-class communications department.
You will:

  • Support public relations efforts, including media pitching, coverage tracking & analysis, research and planning.
  • Write and develop materials across platforms, including but not limited to press releases, pitches, social copy, blog posts, etc.
  • Support creation and execution of multi-channel communications plans, including product launches, partnership announcements, brand campaigns, etc
  • Contribute to the strategy and creation of integrated brand campaigns, from brainstorming and research, through planning and execution, to final reports.
  • Support other broad and diverse business and marketing communications.


Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of related experience in PR.
  • Proactive media relations experience with demonstrated relationships and results.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to think outside of the box and react quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to support execution of multi-channel communications plans.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive self-starter with the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides, MuckRack, Meltwater, Businesswire
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
  • Startup experience a plus


Benefits:
At SpotOn, we put people above everything else. We're known for our innovative software and technology solutions, but we stand out because of the hard-working humans behind the tech. We can't take care of our clients without taking care of our employees first, and that's why we invest in you with a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • RSUs
  • Flexible Time Off + 11 company holidays
  • Headspace membership for guided meditation and stress relieving tools through the Sequoia App*
  • Employee Resource Groups for Diversity and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA+, and other communities
  • Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
  • Subscription to Linkedin Learning to expand your knowledge on all kinds of fun topics
  • Tuition reimbursement for up to 2k per calendar year to assist with classes of your choice


SpotOn is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Location

West Loop - in the Ogilvie building and near all CTA/Metra lines. Next to the French Market. Close to Randolph St AKA "Restaurant Row"

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