Media Relations Lead (CONTRACT)

New York, USA (On-site)

$2K/wk – $2K/wkMid LevelContract

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own executive media registrations, opt-ins, and interview scheduling for Semafor leaders, aligning cross‑functional teams to protect data and streamline media access.

  • Own executive media registrations, opt-ins, and interview scheduling.
  • Must-have: Deep experience supporting executives and media relations.
  • Standout: Cross-functional coordination across communications, events, and operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Executive & Speaker Media Opt-In Management: track visibility of registration and whether CEOs/speakers are open to press engagement
  • Track and maintain accurate records of executive media preferences (opt-in/opt-out)
  • Coordinate with speaker teams via concierges to confirm or clarify media availability
  • Media Registration & Vetting: collaborate with Semafor Comms on media registration and opt-in/opt-out preferences for sharing contact details
  • Support the vetting process for participating media in coordination with communications leadership
  • Maintain compliant records of consenting registered press lists for internal and partner use
  • Interview Coordination: connect CEO/speaker teams directly with media contacts to arrange interviews; ensure scheduling and logistics are handled
  • Data Protection & Compliance: serve as internal gatekeeper to prevent unauthorized data sharing
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: work with Semafor communications team, speaker and executive teams, event operations and programming, external partners to align on process and timelines

Requirements

  • Deep experience in executive support / event planning / communications / media
  • Strong professional planning and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working alongside high-level executives and media
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Airtable, G-Suite

    Benefits

    • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for full-time salaried employees
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    Founded in 2022
    Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    147 employees (69 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    1.2M
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    20.6%
    Direct
    49.9%
    Referral
    22.5%
    Social
    6.3%
    Paid
    0.5%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~147

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    62 (42% of company)

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $74M
    Last Raise
    $30M
    Series Unknown, 2 months ago

    Funding History

    • Jan 2026
      Series Unknown • $30M
    • May 2023
      Seed • $19M
    • Jun 2022
      Pre Seed • $25M

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