MEDIA MANAGER

Job Details

Location:

Miami, FL 33129

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $61,565.02

The Media Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Communications with all forms of media, including earned and paid media, sponsored content, and social media. The Media Manager will be the primary executor of media strategies as directed by both the Director of Communications and the Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer. The incumbent will also work directly with both marketing and public relations consultants, as assigned.

The incumbent will have creative latitude to develop written content, under the approval of the Director of Communications and Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer and will have the opportunity to pitch and develop media stories.

Work performance is reviewed directly by the Director of Communications through meetings, reports, and observation of results achieved.

This position supervises Communications employees, as assigned.

• Responsible for executing earned and paid media strategy, including but not limited to coordinating news stories, media events, ad placements, and other relevant needs.
• Serves as a logistics contact for journalists, expanding and maintaining The Trust’s existing extensive media contact list and responding to calls, emails, and texts in a timely fashion while keeping the Director of Communications and Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer informed.
• Assists in development and review of media advisories, news releases, Op‑Eds and written columns, media statements, ad copy, brochures, newsletters, and other related content and materials.
• Coordinates news conferences and actively engages in planning and supervising public events for The Trust.
• Oversees media monitoring and reporting, including social media, print, digital and broadcast media, remaining informed on current events.
• Oversees and supports the development and maintenance of all social media content for all platforms.
• Manages the development and updating of Trust media kits.
• Supports updates of relevant materials for distribution to the board, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Works proactively with providers and all funded organizations to ensure The Trust's public relations and marketing interests are properly represented.
• Responds to organizational and stakeholders’ requests for public information and inquiries.
• Position may require occasionally working during non-traditional hours.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires three (3) years’ experience in communications, media relations, journalism, and/or digital marketing; bachelor’s degree in communications or related degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Valid State of Florida driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job‑related computer programs and software applications.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team as needed.
• Ability to follow multi‑step directions.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the public.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use a computer keyboard and is not limited to operating office copy machines, scanner etc.

The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth…