PR Associate

Role Summary: 

The vertical Public Relations/Communications team is responsible for building the Nerdwallet brand with our media partners and building our share of voice across financial categories. A Level 3 Public Relations associate will help support our current PR lead with execution of our strategy for the Consumer Credit organization (credit cards, travel, lending and insurance) focusing heavily on media relations, executing against our PR playbook and performance monitoring.

We are seeking a motivated PR associate that can make a significant impact on our current businesses including the Consumer Credit business (credit cards, travel, lending and insurance), Wealth and Small & Medium Businesses. A successful candidate has strong media relations skills and is passionate about identifying new opportunities to position NerdWallet and its spokespeople as a trusted financial source. You are able to develop and maintain key relationships with media, as well as identify proactive pitching opportunities. You are an analytical thinker and are able to understand the competitive and media landscape in order to identify new media opportunities. You are a strong collaborator who is able to work effectively with the PR/Communications team as well as cross-functional partners and spokespeople to deliver and execute against our Public Relations goals, with guidance and support from your manager. You are a strong contributor and team player. You are flexible and willing to support the team on new programs and projects. You are able to work with your manager to prioritize and execute multiple projects.

Where you can make an impact: 

• 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 

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• 2-3 years experience in PR or communications (agency or in-house experience, personal finance experience preferred) 
• Previous internship 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
• Experience working with cision and trendkite preferred
• 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
• Background in personal finance 

Where:

• This role will be based remote (based in the U.S.).
• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

• 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

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

• 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

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

• 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

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:

1. E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)
2. Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)

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