Public Relations + Communications Associate

Sezzle • Minneapolis, MN

13h • Remote

About The Position

Sezzle is seeking a Public Relations + Communications Associate who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement. As Sezzle's Public Relations + Communications Associate, you'll help drive the communications and media strategy that shapes how the world sees Sezzle while hitting measured KPIs. In addition, you will support the day-to-day management of our social channels including: LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Reporting to the Head of Public Relations, you'll be the person turning ideas into content, tracking what's working, and making sure our voice shows up, on-brand, performing everywhere it matters. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who wants to help build out a growing brand's communications engine and social presence. You'll partner closely with the Head of PR on media relations, press coverage, competitive intelligence and our testing and learning surrounding various PR channels. You'll ideate and create content and manage channels. You’ll understand how to weave culture and trends so Sezzle shows up where the conversation is happening while achieving those KPIs. You'll split your time among communications/PR support (media monitoring, press recaps, competitor tracking, thought leadership, GEO management), social media (strategy, agency relationships, content creation, performance tracking), analytics and more. It's both analytical and creative, you'll track coverage and data to sharpen our story, then use those same insights to make the next piece of content or campaign better. We're also continuing to test and evolve our approach to consumer social, so this role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity and shifting priorities. They understand the need to pivot toward the campaigns and channels proving performance. Responsibilities across PR and social may shift as our strategy evolves, and we need someone excited about that flexibility. If you're proactive, love the fast pace of a growing fintech, and want ownership over work that touches millions of people, this is a seat where your work will be visible.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Marketing / Journalism or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in public relations, journalism, social media, or related fields
• Experience with Meltwater / Globe Newswire ideal
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Project management skills.
• Experience in copywriting short and engaging messages.
• Experience leveraging data inputs to create segments, design tests, execute reporting and provide insights.
• Prior experience with social media is necessary—would love to see past performance (potentially your own brand, or others you’ve worked with).
• Interest and experience with AI— ability to automate manual tasks.
• Must be able to use our app accessing all available Sezzle products, so this requires living near a major city in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY
• Demonstrated experience working with Claude or equivalent large language model tools is required; candidates must be comfortable leveraging AI to enhance productivity, research, and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Graphic/creative design skills and knowledge in Figma is preferred.
• Database marketing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support PR initiatives, including media monitoring, coverage tracking, and building press recaps; keep up to date with competitors on PR efforts through monthly reporting
• Partner with third-party agencies (media monitoring, GEO, influencer marketing)
• Track and report on social and PR performance metrics, helping identify insights and optimizations; stay up to date on company product updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content with broader campaigns and company initiatives and goals
• Help lead in-person brand/PR events
• Assist in developing and executing social media strategies across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok — with the understanding that our approach to consumer social is actively being tested, so priorities and channel focus may shift based on what's performing
• Create and schedule engaging, on-brand content (copy, visuals, short-form video concepts)
• Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for Sezzle to participate in relevant conversations
• Assist with PR & content planning, calendars, and day-to-day channel management
• Must be skilled in utilizing AI in a variety of ways from helping inspire concepts, interpret data, create assets and more

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO, volunteer hours and sabbatical
• Life, STD/LTD, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Highly discounted LifeTime gym membership
• 401k with match
• Collaborative fun co-workers
• The opportunity to join the fastest growing FinTech alongside a team of motivated and driven individuals

What This Job Offers

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