Media Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$48K/yr – $50K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 14 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive media relations programs for multiple clients, from research and media-list development to crafting pitches, coordinating interviews, and tracking coverage across diverse industries.

  • Develop targeted media lists and pitches for diverse outlets.
  • Manage end-to-end media opportunities and coverage tracking across multiple clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop targeted media lists and identify relevant reporters, publications, and media opportunities for clients.
  • Conceptualize and develop compelling pitches tailored to specific reporters, audiences, and timely news cycles.
  • Write and edit press releases, contributed articles, pitches, and other media-facing materials.
  • Support multiple media opportunities from start to finish, including coordinating interviews, facilitating follow-up, and tracking resulting coverage.
  • Conduct media, industry, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, timely topics, and opportunities to insert clients into relevant conversations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with reporters and other relevant media contacts.
  • Monitor the media landscape and identify creative opportunities to strengthen clients’ visibility and thought leadership.
  • Collaborate with account teams to support media relations efforts across a variety of clients and industries.
  • Balance multiple client priorities, deadlines, and media opportunities in a fast-paced agency environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: 1+ year of full-time experience in public relations with strong research skills and an ability to understand new industries, trends in the media and audiences.
  • Media Knowledge: Hands-on experience with media relations, including pitching, coordinating interviews, managing follow-up, and securing coverage.
  • Craft: Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Soft Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in both remote and in-person team environments.
  • Tools: Familiarity with Muck Rack or similar media database and monitoring tools is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

  • 💰Bonus Potential: This role will be eligible for a bonus based on company performance.
  • 🌱 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • 🌴 Flexible PTO and Hybrid Work: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Mental health resources, pet insurance, and more.
  • 📈Retirement Savings : Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • 🛡️ Additional Protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that provide added financial security.
  • 🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for you and your household, including counseling, mental health resources, and help navigating life’s everyday challenges.
  • 👶 Family Support: Paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
  • 🎯 Performance & Coaching: Regular performance reviews, clear goal-setting, and ongoing coaching to help you understand expectations, grow your skills, and make progress in your career.
  • 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
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Walker Sands

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Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
221 employees (124 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
50% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$48K/yr – $50K/yr

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Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Private Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
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Monthly Google Ads Budget
$446.8K
Traffic Source Mix
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42.2%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

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