Media Relations Account Manager

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client-focused public relations and media strategy for THI with an emphasis on fast, human-refined AI-supported output.

  • Own execution of THI’s client scope and cross-functional tasks
  • Must-have: 2–3 years in PR/public affairs and ability to independently manage 10+ clients
  • Standout: Familiarity with MuckRack for media pitching and monitoring

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage all tasks tied to executing THI’s scope of work with clients, including:
  • Creatively build-out plans to reach client objectives
  • Identifying and planning all steps necessary to execute strategy
  • Managing client expectations and those of THI senior leadership
  • Managing time aggressively to stay within allocated client hours and increase efficiency over time
  • Handling internal and external communications promptly; all emails, texts, and calls must receive timely responses, with every communication addressed within 24 hours
  • Must integrate THI project management and AI technologies to rapidly and fastidiously organize and produce client materials but without losing a personal command of the materials, and always build in time for human refinement of AI-supported work production
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, producers, assignment editors, influencers, and key stakeholders in the music and entertainment space
  • Proactively pitch press and secure coverage for news, initiatives, events, partnerships, activations, and announcements
  • Oversee development and distribution of press releases, media assets, fact sheets, and other materials
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The Hayes Initiative

About Us: The Hayes Initiative (THI) is a full-service public relations firm providing strategic counsel and support on a range of needs including communications, media outreach, crisis management, government and community relations, and event planning. We were also recently recognized with an honorable mention during the 2021 PRWeek Awards.At THI, we pride ourselves on helping leaders and organizations deliver major initiatives, break through the noisy media landscape, and navigate the world of politics and government. We excel with high pressure, politically sensitive, and confidential issues while demonstrating the utmost level of discretion and judgment. We are proud of our work in the advocacy space and of our efforts to help organizations realize inclusivity at all levels of their work. Our Experience: Our team has extensive experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. We have served leaders at the highest levels including presidential candidates, members of the U.S. Cabinet, governors and other elected officials, C-Suite executives, law enforcement officials, and high-ranking health and legal professionals. THI has advised clients involved in complex legal matters and managed high-stakes media relations during crises such as Bridgegate, airport security breaches, and natural disasters including Superstorm Sandy and hurricane relief efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We facilitate events around the world from large conferences and galas to bilateral meetings with heads of state and executives. Our work has a long-standing record of securing and managing interviews with all of the major national print and broadcast outlets.

Founded in 2017
New York, New Mexico, USA
7 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
501
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.8%
Direct
30.1%
Referral
4.9%
Social
7.5%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (14% of company)