What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Strategist II position at United Wholesale Mortgage?
We’re looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Public Relations Strategist to help shape and protect our brand through thoughtful storytelling, strong media relationships and proactive communications. This role supports day-to-day PR execution while contributing to broader communications strategy across earned media, corporate messaging and brand reputation initiatives.
You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, leadership, and external partners to ensure our voice is consistent, credible and impactful across all channels.
If you’re a detail-oriented communicator and resilient self-starter with a talent for creating engaging narratives, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
What You Will Be Doing
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.
From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
More Reasons You’ll Love Working Here Include
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.
You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, leadership, and external partners to ensure our voice is consistent, credible and impactful across all channels.
If you’re a detail-oriented communicator and resilient self-starter with a talent for creating engaging narratives, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
What You Will Be Doing
- Researching and analyzing industry trends to identify story ideas, fresh angles and relevant thought leadership opportunities for executive leadership
- Utilizing media monitoring tools to track company and executive mentions
- Creating and maintaining media lists, identifying new and relevant publications and reporters who would be receptive to telling our stories
- Developing media materials, including briefing sheets and press releases
- Crafting compelling narratives for pitches and award nominations
- Building and maintaining editorial and speaking calendars
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, social, legal and leadership teams to align messaging
- Support announcements, launches, events and thought-leadership initiatives
- Support proactive and reactive media outreach, including pitching, interview coordination and follow-ups
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- 2-4 years of experience in PR or a related role
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or similar fields
- Deeply curious with a constant desire to learn more about our business, products, tools and the industry at large; open to and seeks out coaching and learning opportunities
- Ability to nurture long-term relationships with journalists, influencers and stakeholders; high emotional intelligence
- Proven communication and storytelling skills; able to craft narratives to meet overarching business goals
- Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
- A proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic who is positive, collaborative and solution-focused
- Mortgage, Housing industry and/or B2B experience a plus
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail
Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.
From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
More Reasons You’ll Love Working Here Include
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
- Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer hours
- Paid training and career development
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Mortgage discount and area business discounts
- Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
- Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
- Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
- Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
- In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
- Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.