Strategic Communications (PR) and Multimedia Producer

Job Title:
Strategic Communications (PR) and Multimedia Producer

About Us: The Creative Company is an award-winning PR, branding, and marketing firm based in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 1989, we’ve partnered with local and national clients in the affordable housing and education sectors, with an emphasis on nonprofit public relations. We are passionate about telling stories that matter and creating measurable impact for our clients.

Position Overview: We’re seeking a versatile and results-driven person to join our team. We are seeking someone who can communicate effectively across multiple media forms and who preferably has a background in journalism or public relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and pitch stories that generate meaningful media coverage for local and national brands
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and producers
• Lead press conferences, announcements, and media events
• Position clients as thought leaders and identify timely news opportunities
• Monitor media and social channels for coverage and issue awareness
• Prepare media coverage reports

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in PR, journalism, strategic communications, or a related field
• Proven ability to write clearly, quickly, and persuasively
• Experience pitching and securing media coverage
• Strong organizational skills and comfort in a fast-paced, multi-client environment
• Video production or on-camera experience
• Email marketing or CMS experience
• Familiarity with Cision, Critical Mention, or similar tools a plus
• Agency experience preferred; crisis communications experience a bonus (training provided)

Who You Are: You're someone who finds genuine satisfaction in making news happen and doing it well. You take pride in high-quality work, communicate openly, and tend to show up with solutions rather than just problems. You're calm under pressure, dependable, and kind, and you care about the work you do and the people you do it with.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (50% of medical premiums, 100% of dental and vision premiums)
• Disability and life insurance
• Vacation/PTO/Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• On-site fitness center
• Free underground parking
• Walking distance to downtown cafés and restaurants
• Retirement plan with company match

How We’ll Support You

We’ll empower you with the tools you need to succeed. We’ll also give you the autonomy to grow in the creative field, learn, and explore new avenues, while supporting your work. We’ll provide opportunities for you to do work that you’ll be proud of alongside our client companies and a collaborative, supportive team. You’ll step into meaningful work immediately and have the opportunity to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

We want to hear from you! Please submit the following information at https://thecreativecompany.com/careers-with-the-creative-company/

• The Portfolio: A link to your reel or a selection of videos or work you’ve produced.
• The "Win": A brief summary of one media placement you’re proud of and how you made it happen.
• The Introduction: In lieu of a traditional, dry cover letter, tell us in 300 words or less: Why does mission-driven work matter to you, and why is The Creative Company the right fit for your next chapter?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person