Senior Specialist, Media Relations

Alexandria, VA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SHRM's media relations by crafting pitches and materials and seizing opportunities at events and executive travel.

  • Own writing and editing of media materials (pitches, press releases, advisories, statements).
  • Must-have: 5–7 years in media relations or journalism.
  • Standout: Proactive cross-functional collaboration to exceed communications goals with external partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead writing and editing of compelling media-related materials including, but not limited to, pitches, messaging, press releases, media advisories, statements, op-eds ...
  • Develop media opportunities around SHRM events, conferences, and executive travel. Propose new strategies and tactics to enhance SHRM's media profile.
  • Collaborate across SHRM and our external partners, utilizing our combined resources and expertise to surpass our communications goals.
  • Build and maintain close relationships with a range of relevant reporters, editors, and producers, understanding their evolving interests and informational needs to ...

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience. 5 - 7 years of progressively complex experience in media relations or as a member of the media.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload with competing deadlines. Able to write strong, succinct copy that requires ...
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Utah SHRM

The Utah Human Resources State Council (Utah SHRM) exists to serve the community, the needs of HR professionals, the leaders and volunteers of local SHRM chapters, and to advance the interests of the HR profession.

North Salt Lake, Utah, USA
8 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$98.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.9%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
1.3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (13% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3