This is an example press release that I wrote in my public relations writing course at Southern Miss.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:

Heather Zell, 717-805-7419, preptalkhz@gmail.com

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. to Host Hiring Event Featuring Over 3,000 Jobs

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. plans to host a nationwide hiring event Sept. 8from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., with on-site interviews conducted at over 400 stores and three distribution centers.

“Since the beginning of this year, we’ve created hundreds of new jobs as we’ve expanded our footprint to 28 states” said John Swygert, president and CEO of Ollie’s. Ollie’s currently employs over 10,000 sales associates and plans to hire over 3,000 more employees across the United States, and plans to conduct interviews for full-time, part-time, seasonal and leadership positions.

To apply, text “Apply” to 33097 or apply in person at the nearest location. For a list of available positions, visit www.ollies.us/careers/.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. ranks number 10 on the 2021 Hot 25 Retailers List and is one of the largest and fastest growing closeout retailers in the U.S. Ollies was founded in 1982 and takes closeout and excess inventory from stores in every department, including clothes, housewares, furniture, food and more. The store discounts all of the brand-name merchandise at up to 70 percent off and merchandise varies by location. For more information, visit www.ollies.us or follow @OlliesOutlet on Twitter.

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