PR Associate

Summary

Join NerdWallet's Public Relations/Communications team as a Level 3 Public Relations Associate! Support the PR lead in executing the Consumer Credit organization's media strategy. You will conduct research, develop media strategies, build media relationships, and monitor performance. This role requires strong media relations skills, analytical thinking, and collaboration. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of PR experience, preferably in personal finance. This remote position offers excellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 2-3 years experience in PR or communications (agency or in-house experience, personal finance experience preferred)
• Experience in Media relations
• Strong relationship building skills with internal and external partners. Ability to work with the team and cross-functionally, promoting new ideas that have business impact
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Strong news and strategy judgment and ability to execute quickly
• Self-motivated, fast learner, and analytical thinker
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with media contacts and stakeholders
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative PR ideas
• Detail-oriented with proofreading and editing skills
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Basic familiarity with SEO
• Ability to media train spokespeople

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to understand the competitive and media landscape of the business you support (credit cards, travel, lending and insurance), as well as the the overall personal finance space
• Leverage industry insights to effectively execute against a media strategy and support the development of new PR ideas
• Execute against the existing PR playbook and contribute with the development of new media strategies
• Leverage strong media expertise to generate unique pitch ideas, develop media materials (key messages, briefing documents and media lists), and prepare spokespeople interviews
• Build strong media relationships to understand reporter and publication interest, conduct media outreach and secure relevant coverage
• Monitor and track coverage, managing the media performance of the business you support
• Develop and foster strong internal relationships with cross-functional partners, including spokespeople, content leads and data writers
• Support your PR lead and the larger Communications team with various ad hoc projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship preferred
• Experience working with cision and trendkite preferred
• Background in personal finance

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
• Mental health support
• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy
• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
• 401K with company match
• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums