Media Relations Specialist – Leading PR Agency

Location
New York City
Job Information

Our client is one of Manhattan’s fastest growing and most dynamic PR firms. The agency works across multiple categories including health and wellness, luxury real estate, lifestyle, consumer brands, travel and entertainment. The agency is currently seeking a Media Department Specialist to develop and implement the company’s core communication strategy and objectives through a broad range of media relations channels with a proactive, results driven attitude. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a self-starter and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities:

  • Secure coverage across all communication platforms including print, broadcast and online media on behalf of our clients
  • Phone work is an integral part of the role
  • Garner consistent media attention
  • Utilize current relationships with the media and develop new relationships to generate high level impactful media placements
  • Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships
  • Manage media database for staff use
  • Provide media relations counsel to account team member and clients
  • Research new tools and techniques important to conducting effective media outreach
  • Work closely with senior account executives to coordinate information gathering, response and planning on high profile issues and agency events
  • Strategize and execute media relations portion of programs with very limited supervision
  • Conduct effective media outreach and deploy as appropriate

Requirements:

  • 4+ years’ experience as a generalist at a NY agency
  • Enjoys pitching
  • Proven ability to secure high-profile coverage with long lead publications as well as broadcast media
  • Strong computer skills (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong media contacts and excellent writing skills
  • Proven ability to create media plans from concept and follow through to placement
  • B.S/B.A in public relations, marketing, business communications or related field preferred

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