Media Relations Specialist

Fahlgren Mortine is looking for a career-minded Media Relations Specialist to join our growing and award-winning public relations team.

The Media Relations Specialist is responsible for managing day-to-day media relations activity for client projects and/or for specific client projects and deliverables.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Works with senior account leaders to secure in-depth, local, regional or national news placements
• Writes compelling, effective copy for various media as required
• Develops and implements strategic media relations plans that align with clients’ business goals
• Coordinates client interviews with local, regional and national media contacts
• Develops strategies to effectively communicate client news
• Prepares relevant information for media kits, as needed
• Maintains close and frequent contact with media contacts, and strengthens rapport between the client and the media contact
• Safeguards client-sensitive information until an announcement is deemed appropriate

Qualifications, experience and education:

• 5-10 years of previous experience in a public relations agency setting
• Proven experience in developing successful strategic media relations campaigns
• Successful track record of securing positive media coverage for consumer, business-to-business and technology accounts
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• 0-10% travel may be required
• BA/BS in related fields

If you’re looking to exceed high expectations, be a part of a top-notch team and have a little fun along the way, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@fahlgren.com.

Please, no phone calls. Relocation will not be provided.

Fahlgren Mortine is an equal opportunity employer.