Senior Corporate Public Relations Coordinator
At a glance
Senior Public Relations role at Kohl's. Kohl's Corporate Offices · full-time.
Pay not stated Public Relations salary
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What you'll do
- Build PR plans and write releases or media pitches for assigned business initiatives, shaping stories that support corporate reputation
- Develop regional reporter relationships, win coverage, and advise store and district managers on local media matters
- Handle incoming press and speaking requests, then recommend responses with clear reasoning
- Review PR results and media trends, using audits and analysis to guide recommendations and future program choices
- Plan executive social content, maintain tailored media lists, and coordinate PR event logistics and team reporting
What you bring
- A four-year degree in public relations, journalism, communications or another applicable area
- At least three years of work in PR, journalism or communications
- Experience working with regional and trade outlets across digital, print and broadcast media
- You write and speak clearly, know AP style, and can manage several PR projects at once
Who this fits
This role suits a PR professional who can handle regional media relationships, corporate initiatives and multiple moving projects. It is based at Kohl's corporate offices in the United States and is hybrid.
From the employer
Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
In this role, you will develop and execute strategic corporate PR plans to garner positive press coverage for Kohl's business priorities and support Kohl's broader corporate reputation efforts.
What You’ll Do
Lead PR support of specified business area initiatives, including drafting strategic plans and supportive materials such as press releases and media pitches to drive impactful storytelling
Develop strong media contacts across a regional geographic territory to secure coverage of Kohl's business initiatives while also serving as a key partner to store and district managers in the region
Field reactive media and speaking event inquiries and draft informed recommendations and rationale
Conduct audits and analyses to inform PR recommendations and deliver timely, informed counsel with rationale
Stay well informed on news of the day to identify and share key trends across the news media landscape, retail industry and corporate PR field
Assess program results regularly to understand successes and opportunities and recommend go-forward actions
Develop and maintain relationships with cross-function partners across the organization to stay up-to-date on business strategies and key initiatives
Support broader PR team reports, including a daily headlines report and weekly media recap
Support executive social media strategy specific to specified business areas, including content calendar planning, drafting post copy, securing approvals, providing recommended engagements and assisting with tracking and reporting
Maintain updated media lists, demonstrating a customized approach to account for differences across media channels and markets
Share relevant changes and newness in reporter beats and media outlets
Support applicable PR events and activations, including leading all logistical details and meeting deadlines
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Four-year degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or other applicable areas of study and 3-5+ years experience in public relations, journalism or communications
Experience working with regional and trade media across digital, print and broadcast outlets
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in AP style
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Ability to work on multiple programs with various components simultaneously
Experience project managing PR initiatives in a fast paced environment
Preferred
Large corporate company experience
Retail experience
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company
Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Ability to comply with health and safety standards
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