Media Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Team Epiphany’s Associate PR Director and other team members
• Develop and maintain targeted media lists across categories and platforms
• Monitor media coverage and create detailed campaign recaps and reports
• Identify trends and news cycles to pitch relevant, creative stories
• Draft compelling press materials, including releases, media alerts, and pitches
• Build and nurture relationships with media contacts across lifestyle, entertainment, pop culture, business, and spirits
• Collaborate closely with social media, strategy, and experiential teams to align campaign messaging
• Help secure impactful media placements across top-tier outlets
• Stay ahead of cultural trends to bring fresh, relevant POVs to internal and external brainstorms
• Identify and manage submissions for agency and campaign awards, including developing compelling entries that showcase the work and its impact.

Requirements

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A HYBRID SCHEDULE
• 3 days/week in-office
• 10 AM – 7 PM EST
• 3+ years of experience in public relations or media strategy
• Strong media relationships, especially in lifestyle, entertainment, culture, and spirits
• Experience in multicultural marketing and an understanding of culturally relevant media
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and senior executives
• Collaborative spirit and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Deep knowledge of the current media and influencer landscape

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
• Retirement Benefits
• Wellness and Technology Benefits
• Bonus Potential
• $50,000 – $70,000 annually (based upon experience, skill set, and internal alignment)