Media Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$44K/yr – $46K/yrMid Level1+ years expInternship

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead media relations as a specialist focused on developing media lists, pitching stories, and writing materials to secure coverage for clients.

  • Own developing media lists, conceptualizing pitches, and writing press releases.
  • Must-have: One year of full-time PR experience.
  • Standout: Strong writing and teamwork skills for remote and in-person collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • developing media lists
  • conceptualizing pitches
  • writing press releases
  • preparing contributed articles

Requirements

  • One year of full-time experience in public relations.
  • Superb writing skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment remotely and in-person.
  • Strong ability to prioritize and multitask.
  • Positive attitude in a deadline-oriented environment.

Preferred

  • A strong interest in the media, trends, and what constitutes a good story.
  • If you are a news addict and a journalist wannabe, you'll do well here.
  • If you are able to think on your feet and change gears quickly.
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Walker Sands

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Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
221 employees (124 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
50% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$446.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
110 (50% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Private Equity

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