Corporate Communications & PR Coordinator

Apex Fintech Solutions • Chicago, IL

1d • $52,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Corporate Communications & Public Relations Coordinator. In this role, you will assist in the day-to-day management of external public relations and internal communications functions, ensuring cohesive messaging and alignment with the company’s business goals. This entry-level position is ideal for a motivated recent graduate or someone with emerging professional experience seeking to gain valuable industry career skills. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to execute critical deliverables while shaping corporate communications strategies.

Requirements

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and familiarity with digital marketing tools and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure environments while managing multiple deliverables effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with vendor management and subscription oversight preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance workflows and initiatives in regulated industries will be considered a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vendor management and subscription oversight preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance workflows and initiatives in regulated industries will be considered a plus.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with compliance, marketing, sales, and HR teams to coordinate content approvals that ensure consistency and align messaging with company business objectives.
• Oversee social media posting, scheduling, and monitoring across all company platforms to maintain brand consistency and compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain project management tools and calendars for upcoming events, media opportunities, and engagements while providing timely weekly and bi-weekly reports such as media monitoring summaries and business development metrics.
• Support the implementation of employer branding strategies and ensure alignment across internal and external communications touchpoints.
• Coordinate press release distribution and assist executives in creating thought leadership content and submission-ready industry publications.
• Manage corporate media subscriptions and vendor partnerships, including renewal tracking and account oversight.
• Assist in preparing and submitting industry award applications and recognition program materials in accordance with set requirements.
• Project manage PR initiatives amongst internal Apex team and third party agencies or strategic partners

Benefits

• We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
• We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level