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Job Title

Media Relations Manager

Scope

We are looking for a bilingual (English-Spanish) Media Relations Manager responsible for leading Communications Shop’s contact with the media and planning and executing media strategy for our partners.

Description

  • At least 5 years of media relations or journalism experience.
  • Strong English and Spanish writing and verbal skills; ability to copy and edit materials in both languages.
  • A deep understanding of earned media management and the political news cycle, including a proven track record securing coverage, including television, national print, and digital outlets; A robust network of political press relationships and extensive experience pitching the media and building new relationships regularly.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience writing communications materials, including scripts, talking points, and press materials.

Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement media relations tactics for Communications Shop and our partners, including leading strategic planning, editorial calendaring, and media pitching. 
    • Writes and edits communications materials, including press advisories and releases, talking points, messaging guides, and training materials; Maintain up-to-date media lists. 
    • Build deep relationships with partners, provide strategic media advice, and create strategic partnerships depending on programmatic goals for each client. 
    • Proactively seek opportunities to understand the media landscape and identify content trends or interests that can serve as a platform to position our clients and provide advice on how to uplift their messaging accordingly.
    • Anticipate and respond to media inquiries; communicate appropriate updates with press, clients and staff in a timely manner.
    • Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships with the press and publicity community; work with reporters to shape stories.
    • Monitor Communications Shop image and brand to ensure it complies with company standards.
    • Develop a marketing communications plan, including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics for Communications Shop.

About us

Communications Shop is a full-service Latina-owned small business with a social impact. Our overarching drive is to craft successful campaigns with the right message and medium to help you achieve your goals.
Our top-notch team brings over 30 years of experience from a broad spectrum of fields, including journalism, communications management, campaign strategy and implementation, marketing, media relations, branding & messaging, event planning, and digital communications.
We are committed to building innovative, multi-faceted communications strategies and have worked with diverse partners to create successful local, regional, national, and international campaigns.

Compensation and Benefits

  • The salary range for this position is $65K/yr – $75K/yr.
  • Communications Shop is a small business that offers a lot of flexibility and a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus good benefits plan.
  • This is an exempt position according to the FLSA.
  • Communications Shop is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

  • Location: Washington DC - Hybrid, flexibility to work from home.
  • To apply: send us your resume at jobs@communicationsshop.us indicating your name and the name of the position in the subject.

To apply send us your resume at jobs@communicationsshop.us indicating your name and the name of the position in the subject.

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