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Senior Media Relations Specialist
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies.
- Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other news materials.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
- Pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across various outlets.
- Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
- Monitor media coverage, track sentiment, and report on campaign effectiveness.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on communication objectives.
- Assist in managing crisis communications situations.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
- Demonstrated success in securing media coverage.
- Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of media trends and the media landscape.
- Experience with media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing strategic media outreach plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Writing and distributing high-quality press releases, media advisories, and pitch letters tailored to specific outlets and audiences.
- Proactively identifying and cultivating relationships with key media contacts across national, regional, and trade publications.
- Managing media inquiries and facilitating interviews for company spokespeople, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Monitoring media coverage, analyzing sentiment, and reporting on key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of PR campaigns.
- Preparing spokespeople for media engagements through media training and briefing materials.
- Developing and managing crisis communication plans, acting as a primary point of contact during sensitive situations.
- Collaborating with internal marketing and communications teams to ensure message consistency across all platforms.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging media technologies to inform strategy.
- Managing relationships with external PR agencies when necessary.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts across various outlets.
- Proactively pitch stories and identify opportunities for positive media coverage.
- Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
- Prepare spokespeople for media interviews and provide media training.
- Monitor media coverage and analyze the impact of PR initiatives.
- Manage crisis communications and develop appropriate response strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
- Identify emerging media trends and advise on their potential impact.
- Organize and manage press events or virtual media briefings.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in media relations or public relations, with a proven track record of securing media coverage.
- Demonstrated success in building and nurturing media relationships.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong pitching abilities.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and PR software.
- Experience in crisis communications management.
- Strong understanding of media landscape and current affairs.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic media relations plans.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
- Draft compelling press releases, media advisories, and supporting materials.
- Proactively identify and secure media opportunities for positive coverage.
- Coordinate media interviews and prepare spokespeople.
- Monitor media coverage and analyze trends for reporting purposes.
- Manage crisis communications and respond to media inquiries effectively.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
- Track and report on the effectiveness of media outreach campaigns.
- Stay abreast of current events and industry developments relevant to media relations.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
- Proven track record of securing positive media coverage in diverse outlets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong pitching abilities.
- Established network of media contacts is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
- Strong understanding of current events and media trends.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic media relations plans.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts.
- Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, and other PR materials.
- Secure positive media coverage in target publications and outlets.
- Manage media inquiries and facilitate interviews.
- Monitor media coverage and identify potential issues or opportunities.
- Analyze media campaign performance and provide detailed reports.
- Develop messaging and talking points for spokespersons.
- Manage crisis communications and respond to sensitive issues.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and media landscape changes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in media relations or public relations, preferably within a remote-first company.
- Proven track record of securing media coverage in reputable outlets.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Experience in crisis communications management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital PR strategies.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Craft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts in relevant industries.
- Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across various platforms.
- Monitor media landscape for relevant news, trends, and opportunities.
- Manage crisis communications, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.
- Analyze media coverage and report on campaign performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging.
- Identify and leverage emerging media trends and technologies.
- Provide strategic PR counsel to senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
- Proven success in developing and executing successful media campaigns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for compelling storytelling.
- Strong understanding of media relations best practices and media outlets.
- Experience with media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and manage crisis situations.
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Senior Media Relations Specialist
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies aligned with overarching communication goals.
- Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, pitches, and other PR materials tailored for various media outlets.
- Proactively identify opportunities for media coverage and strategically place stories to maximize reach and impact.
- Monitor media landscape for industry trends, competitor activities, and potential reputational risks, providing timely insights and recommendations.
- Manage crisis communications, developing and implementing effective strategies to mitigate negative publicity and protect brand reputation.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with key media contacts, acting as a trusted point of contact.
- Organize and facilitate media interviews, press conferences, and other PR events, ensuring smooth execution and positive outcomes.
- Track and measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, reporting on key metrics and providing analysis for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal marketing, content, and social media teams to ensure cohesive messaging and integrated communication efforts.
- Stay abreast of emerging media channels and technologies, recommending innovative approaches to media engagement.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage in national and international outlets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Strong understanding of media relations best practices, including pitching, storytelling, and crisis management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and PR analytics tools.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively to achieve communication objectives.
- Experience with digital PR and social media integration is highly desirable.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic media relations plans.
- Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts.
- Secure positive media coverage in relevant outlets.
- Manage media inquiries and respond to requests promptly.
- Monitor media coverage and analyze results.
- Develop crisis communication strategies and execute them as needed.
- Advise internal stakeholders on media relations best practices.
- Identify new media opportunities and trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
- Proven ability to secure media coverage and manage brand reputation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape and industry trends.
- Experience with media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
- Demonstrated success in crisis communication is a plus.