Earned Media Strategist

Tucson, AZ (Remote)

$25/hr – $30/hrMid LevelPart time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own earned media strategy for nonprofit advocacy, turning research and journalist relationships into mission driven coverage across digital and traditional channels.

  • Ownership: Build and execute earned media plans and align with campaigns and digital strategy.
  • Routines: Research media opportunities, cultivate outlets, craft pitches and press materials, and monitor coverage.
  • Measurement: Analyze coverage performance to inform future outreach and optimize messaging for inclusive, mission driven campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • developing and executing earned media strategies that advance nonprofit advocacy campaigns.
  • Day-to-day responsibilities include researching media opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with journalists and outlets, and crafting compelling pitches, press releases, and media advisories.
  • The strategist will coordinate distribution plans across digital and traditional channels, monitor coverage, and analyze performance to inform future outreach.
  • collaborating with internal team members and clients to align media efforts with broader communications, digital, and marketing strategies, while ensuring messaging is inclusive and mission-driven.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated skills in Media Planning and Media Strategy for advocacy or nonprofit-focused campaigns.
  • Experience developing integrated Digital Strategy and Marketing initiatives that support earned media efforts.
  • Ability to use Web Analytics and related tools to measure media impact, audience engagement, and campaign effectiveness.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing pitches, press releases, and talking points.
  • Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Comfort working with diverse stakeholders and commitment to inclusive, equitable communication practices.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with nonprofit advocacy, public affairs, or cause-based communications is highly beneficial.
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Hey Joe Media LLC

Hey Joe Media, LLC, is a strategic communications and public relations agency committed to nonprofit advocacy organizations that are working to build safer, healthier, and more prosperous communities. Since its founding in 2022, Hey Joe Media has supported NPOs nationwide through tenacious media outreach, innovative web development and design, and inclusive, engaging social media content.

Founded in 2022
Tucson, Arizona, USA
4 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
858
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.1%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
12.6%
Social
10.1%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (50% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1