Must-have: 1–3 years in PR/communications with story pitching experience
Standout: Familiar with media databases (Muckrack, Cision) and Google Workspace
Standout: Experience coordinating media appearances and press events

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage tracking of press coverage across all brands in tandem with the individual brand leads and contribute to the creation of media reports
Research and develop new media lists for specific content pitches and maintain and update existing media contact lists on an ongoing basis
Assist with development and distribution communications materials, inclusive of writing and copy editing
Manage communications efforts for select brand initiatives, inclusive of drafting press pitches and announcements, as well as securing media coverage and appearances
Respond to media inquiries in a timely manner in collaboration with brand leads, inclusive of providing editorial copy, images and assets and assists with coordinating interviews for press.
Monitor consumer and trade media across broadcast, digital, print and social to keep the team updated on relevant reporting about our industry and what’s happening within the brands’ competitive landscapes.
Manage awards submission calendars and submissions tracking.
Assist with management of media appearances, which may include calling in products, securing video, visuals, doing research, creating itineraries, helping to draft talking points, booking transportation and other logistical elements.
Support PR at events, including maintaining guest lists, handling press check-in, distributing media alerts, and developing recaps
Participate in brainstorms and ideation for PR strategy and tactics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
1 - 3 years experience in public relations, communications, marketing, social media or related areas.
Superior written and verbal communication skills and excellent follow-through.
Knowledge of lifestyle media in areas of lifestyle, celebrity, pop culture, style, home, decor, food, beauty, entertaining, and wellness.
Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities, working under tight deadlines.
Takes initiative
Shares feedback, offers ideas, helps develop solutions to PR communications materials, issues, and other comms-related
Ability to create press materials and interact effectively with internal and external contacts.
Knowledge and comfort using social media platforms to generate brand awareness.
Understanding of key databases such as Muckrack, Cision, etc. and working knowledge of Google Suite.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
unlimited paid time off (PTO)
adoption or surrogate assistance
donation matching
tuition reimbursement
basic life insurance
basic accidental death & dismemberment
supplemental life insurance
supplemental accident insurance
commuter benefits

Dotdash Meredith

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Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95% of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more. Dotdash Meredith is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

Founded in 2021

New York, New York, USA

1.5K employees (678 in marketing)

www.dotdashmeredith.com

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