Responsibilities

• Build and maintain proactive relationships with journalists and media outlets; pitch story ideas and pursue earned media opportunities
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, bylines, and other external communications; ensure timely approvals and channel-appropriate messaging
• Develop and maintain targeted media lists and contact databases; discover and add new outlets and journalists to expand reach
• Prepare and staff spokespeople for media interviews: produce briefings, draft key messages and likely Q&A, run mock interviews, coordinate logistics and interviewer/staff assignments, and escalate substantive guidance to senior communicators when needed
• Develop proactive narratives and craft timely reactive responses to media issues and emerging stories; coordinate across legal, compliance, and business stakeholders for consistent action
• Monitor, track, and analyze media coverage and trends; summarize findings in concise reports and present actionable recommendations to inform communications strategy
• Segment and evaluate media audiences to refine messaging and outlet selection based on audience mindset and influence
• Represent and protect Marsh’s messages and reputation in all media interactions, ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, and organizational priorities
• Support on-site media logistics and real-time journalist coordination at events to maximize coverage and operational readiness
• Improve PR processes and channels by recommending tools, workflows, measurement approaches, and efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in media relations, ideally from a media relations agency or in-house communication team
• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, proactive, and confident in building and maintaining journalist relationships
• Demonstrated ability in exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information
• Comfortable engaging and meeting with journalists in a variety of settings
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred

• Experience advising and guiding senior stakeholders through media interactions and interviews.

Benefits

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
• health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.