All we ask is that you be amazing, courageous and not a huge jerk.

• Responsible for media relations programs for various consumer brands.

• Knows how to pitch and get “the story.”
• Day-to-day project management, taking an active and consistent role in program strategy and media materials.
• Developing relationships with clients to accommodate and better anticipate their needs; responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrating a team player attitude by being flexible and responsible; be a self-starter. Providing daily support for a busy team of PR professionals.
• Facilitating and coordinating various project elements; prioritize and manage high volume of detail work.
• Working with a team to prepare media materials including press releases, factsheets, media targets, etc.
• Coordinating special events and activities for clients.
• Develop, cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships with key members of the media and expand base of media relationships on behalf of the clients.
• Work within media deadlines.
• Use insights and knowledge of our clients’ priorities and reporter interests to develop creative approaches to amplify the client’s narrative through earned media to reach targeted audiences.
• Constantly dig for potential news angles and data to support opportunistic storytelling and uncovering media opportunities.
• Assist with the development and execution of proactive, reputation-building media engagements and campaigns.
• Assist with monthly metrics and evaluating best practices.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated media relations track record with proven successes.
• Experience in consumer PR.
• Media event planning and executing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of national, regional and local media landscapes.
• Knowledge of PR tools for tracking coverage, social results, etc.
• Confident self-starter, willing to lead various projects in an independent setting.
• Resourceful, diligent, and scrappy.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Travel required.
• Have a passion for public relations and media relations!

We are built on a team structure and are looking for candidates that would fit well in a united culture. Knowledge of other agency functions is a plus. Contact Annette Maggiacomo @ amaggiacomo@duffyshanley.com.