Media Relations Specialist

Media Relations Specialist - Chicago

• Media Relations Strategy
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  Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that align with our overall communications objectives.
• Pitching
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  Craft and deliver compelling pitches to journalists and media outlets across various platforms.
• Relationship Building
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  Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers.
• Media Monitoring
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  Monitor media coverage and analyze trends to inform future media relations efforts.
• Press Releases and Materials
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  Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other press materials as needed.
• Crisis Communications
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  Assist in the development and execution of crisis communications plans as needed.
• Media Events
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  Coordinate and manage media events, including press conferences and interviews.
• Media Training
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  Provide media training to spokespeople within the organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven Experience
  : 2+ years of experience in media relations or a similar role, with a demonstrated track record of securing media coverage.
• Strong Pitching Skills
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling pitches and build relationships with journalists.
• Media Savvy
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  Deep understanding of the media landscape and the ability to identify and target key media outlets.
• Relationship Building
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  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organization and Time Management
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  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability
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  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively to unexpected situations.

• This position plays between $50,000 - $55,000 per year
• We pay 75% of a high-quality national PPO insurance plan plus offer voluntary dental and vision.
• We also match the first 1% of a 401K plus 50% of the next 5% after the first year.
• Professional Paid Time Off is given after 90 days of full-time employment (the first 90 days’ time off is unpaid).
• Additional benefits such as paid holidays, charity match benefit and more

• This position requires you to have a computer that has fast internet access, where you can participate in video and phone calls as well as complete work. You will also need to have a personal phone.
• We have a bring-your-own-device policy and compensate up to $1,000 per year (based on anniversary) for computer, internet, and phone use. We do not provide technical support.

$50,000 - $55,000 per year