Media Relations Manager

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive public relations campaigns and media relations in an agency setting.

  • Own media lists, press materials, and distribution processes.
  • Must-have: College degree in PR/communications and at least three years agency experience.
  • Standout: Strong media relations, event support, and cross-team collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work with account team and clients to develop, support and manage public relation campaigns
  • Researching, copywriting and distribution of press releases
  • Build and update pr contact lists, distribution lists, database lists
  • Develop and manage relationships and opportunities with key media sources
  • Monitor/report both paid and earned media, compilation and creation of reports
  • Support and implement other PR activities such as trade show activity and event planning
  • Research media landscape, monitor trends
  • Help with media fulfillment trafficking and submission activities
  • Media Relation interns and acts as a liaison between all appropriate internal team members and external contacts to facilitate successful results

Requirements

  • College degree, PR/communications major
  • Minimum three year agency experience
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
  • Attention to detail with ability to multi-task and manage many projects
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Team Player

Preferred

  • B2B experience a BIG plus.

About ColinKurtis Advertising

ColinKurtis Advertising, based in Rockford, Illinois, has been delivering creative and strategic branding and communication solutions since 1996. The firm specializes in crafting authentic marketing strategies tailored to meet client needs. With a focus on innovative design and impactful messaging, ColinKurtis has earned a reputation for excellence. As a dedicated partner to its clients, the team continues to drive meaningful engagement and brand growth.

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ColinKurtis Advertising

A marketing and design firm located in Rockford, Illinois, we’ve been designing and developing authentic strategic branding and communication solutions since 1996.

Founded in 1996
Rockford, Illinois, USA
27 employees (15 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.5%
Direct
27.9%
Referral
12.1%
Social
10.4%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~27

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (41% of company)