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Entry-level public relations assistant jobs in Illinois: 19 open roles

19 open entry-level public relations assistant jobs in Illinois, taken from employers’ own career sites and checked to still be open. Listings that state pay show a median of $63,000 a year. A public relations assistant helps a company or client earn press and manage its message: monitoring coverage, building media lists, drafting pitches and releases.

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The public relations assistant job in Illinois

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A typical day

  1. 1. Monitor news and social coverage
  2. 2. Build media lists
  3. 3. Draft press releases and pitches
  4. 4. Support events and interviews
  5. 5. Prepare coverage reports

Skills it uses

  1. 1. Writing
  2. 2. Media research
  3. 3. Attention to detail
  4. 4. Social media
  5. 5. Poise
  6. 6. Deadlines
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Employers hiring in Illinois

  • Northwestern University 3
  • Alphabe Insight 1
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 1
  • Bridgeway 1
  • Carle 1
  • College Possible 1
  • Crawford, Murphy & Tilly 1
  • Gallagher Asphalt 1

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