Responsibilities

• A trusted advisor to both clients and internal teams, you will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with publishers, journalists, editors, content creators, and event producers.
• Guide clients on effective engagement strategies, ensuring thoughtful positioning, differentiated messaging, and measurable media impact across a diverse portfolio of corporate reputation accounts.
• Write materials that will make media take notice and raise the profile of our clients and their leaders, including persuasive pitches, press releases, interview briefing books, etc.
• Curate strategically targeted media lists and build relationships with editors and producers across multiple verticals, including business, finance, technology, niche media and general top-tier outlets; pitch stories and secure placements
• Stay on top of daily news and media trends to guide client counsel and keep Corporate Reputation team informed
• Assist in the development of internal materials and presentations on media relations best practices and tools

Requirements

• 8-10+ years experience in Public Relations, preferably within corporate agency experience, strong direct media relations experience required
• Creative thinker with a pulse on what’s happening in current events, trends and culture; shares a passion for bringing forward-looking ideas to the team and client
• Flexibility/versatility to tackle different tasks throughout the day and pivot with little or no warning based on client/team needs
• Excellent writing skills are essential to this position, as well as great attention to detail, organization, time management, multi-tasking and proactivity
• Strong verbal communication skills, poise and professionalism
• Knowledge of media tools such as Cision, Muck Rack, etc.

Benefits

• medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.