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The Group has a strong distribution and multi-brand retail net with two sophisticated boutiques ... As a PR Manager with Swatch Group, U.S. & Caribbean, this position will be primarily responsible ...

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... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated, and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated, and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated , and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated , and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated , and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated, and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

... retail and sport clients. The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated, and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting's team in New ...

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How much do retail public relations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for retail public relations in the United States is $83,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Retail Public Relations vs Retail Marketing?

AspectRetail Public RelationsRetail Marketing
Primary FocusManaging brand reputation and media relationsPromoting products and driving sales
Skills RequiredMedia communication, writing, relationship buildingAdvertising, market analysis, campaign development
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, PR agencies, corporate officesAdvertising agencies, retail stores, digital platforms
Common CertificationsPR certifications, communication degreesMarketing certifications, digital marketing courses

Retail Public Relations focuses on maintaining a positive brand image through media and community engagement, while Retail Marketing concentrates on promoting products and increasing sales through advertising campaigns. Both roles require communication skills but serve different strategic purposes within the retail industry.

Do people in retail public relations get paid well?

Retail public relations professionals typically earn a median salary that varies based on experience, location, and company size, with entry-level roles starting lower and experienced specialists earning higher wages. Salaries often include benefits such as health insurance and paid time off, and strong communication skills and media relations are important for success. Overall, compensation can be competitive within the marketing and communications field.
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Infographic showing various Retail Public Relations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,626 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

PR and Media Relations Coordinator

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Fishman PR
Public Relations Agencies • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

 

SEEKING AGENCY PR/MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER 

WHY FISHMAN PR?

When you join the Fishman PR team, you're not just working at another PR firm - you're becoming a part of the nation's powerful franchising industry. Because of our over 30-year history representing some of North America's largest, well-established restaurant, retail, fitness & wellness and home services franchised brands, Fishman PR has been ranked the #1 PR Agency in franchising for seven consecutive years!

Our mission goes beyond securing placements. Our staff makes a real difference every day through generating earned coverage and creating content that not only inspires entrepreneurs to open their own businesses, but supports the success of those small business owners (franchisees).

BENEFITS

  • Flexible Work Schedule – We are located in a contemporary office in the heart of River North. Currently, we're working two days in office and the rest work from home.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K Match
  • Competitive Salary
  • PTO (5 days on the day you start)
  • Vacation days (10 accrued after 6 months)
  • Social activities – We love how our social activities for our staff and frequent agency summits help optimize professional development, improve team cohesiveness and boost collaboration opportunities.
  • Candidate Referral Incentive – Employees receive a financial bonus for bringing us quality job candidates that get hired.

JOB DETAILS

  • Variety of PR tasks - A mix of traditional media relations and influencer outreach, writing of pitches press releases & blog pieces, brainstorming client strategies with the team, assisting with client presentations, etc.
  • Client contact/client relations – The potential to lead accounts is in the cards for confident, empathetic communicators
  • Team collaboration – Our employees love meaningful, creative work and thrive in a collaborative team environment

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Must be an effective, confident communicator – Willing to speak up at meetings (client or internal team meetings), ability to hold their own in conversations with all kinds of media
  • Must possess extremely proficient writing skills and have a firm grasp of AP style and blog writing
  • Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events and be creative to come up with “create the news” ideas for clients to break through the clutter.
  • Must understand various social media channels and how they are utilized for PR
  • Must have the willingness and ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute innovative approaches
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
  • Some agency setting related experience and/or training preferred

**A Cover Letter along with Resume is encouraged.

**Fishman PR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.