Media Relations Specialist

Who We Are

At Fuente Latina (FL), we believe there is always a different story to tell about Israel and the Middle East. We help global Spanish-language media tell those stories and provide journalists and influencers with access to news makers to facilitate accurate coverage in real time.

FL is a women-led, Hispanic-focused non-profit media organization headquartered in Miami with offices in Jerusalem, Madrid, Mexico City, and Los Angeles.

Our multicultural international team is growing, and our search begins for a full-time Media Relations Specialist to act as the primary contact for journalists and media professionals, balancing media relations management with key administrative support for the Chief Communications Officer.

• Proactively pitch stories to journalists, draft newsworthy press releases, build relationships with editors/influencers, and monitor media metrics to evaluate campaign success.
• Recruit and screen journalist candidates for Fuente Latina's media fellowship programs, coordinate international visa requests, track travel itineraries, and manage participant documentation.
• Assist with crisis communication plans, coordinate press coverage for events, and provide media training to internal personnel.
• Cultivate relationships between journalists and Fuente Latina experts to facilitate high-profile interviews and ongoing media engagement.
• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, monitor incoming organizational emails, handle travel arrangements, and prepare media kits and meeting agendas.

• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English (required).
• 5+ years in media relations, public relations, or journalism, backed by an established network of industry contacts.
• 1-3 years of administrative support with Google Workspace/MS Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with media monitoring/PR measurement tools, database management (Excel), and digital marketing/social media trends.

• $60,000 - $65,000 annually
• Health and Dental Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401(k) | Parental Leave
• Remote (Must reside in the southern Florida area)
• Full-Time | Exempt
• Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location:

Remote