National Media Relations Lead, B2B

LHH is partnering with a growing B2B integrated marketing and communications agency seeking an experienced national media relations professional to lead high-impact earned media programs for complex B2B brands.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to turn complicated business and technology stories into compelling narratives that earn national attention. You’ll personally drive Tier 1 media opportunities, develop proactive earned media strategies, counsel senior client stakeholders, and help strengthen the agency’s broader media relations capabilities.

Location: Remote

If candidates are located in Chicago, Boston or Seattle, a hybrid office work model is available.

Compensation: $85K–$130K (based on experience) + bonus

Benefits offerings for full-time employment include collaborative/flexible work environment, medical, dental, vision, and more, 401k plan, PTO, paid leave, and other perks.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications/PR, Marketing or similar.
• Minimum of 7 years of media relations, PR or relevant journalism experience.
• B2B experience is required - such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, supply chain or e-commerce .
• Demonstrated success securing Tier 1 national business and technology media coverage through proactive pitching.
• Strong existing relationships with national reporters, editors and producers.
• Experience independently leading complex media relations programs with significant placement expectations.
• Experience working with and advising senior-level marketing and communications stakeholders.
• Prior PR/communications agency experience strongly preferred.
• People leadership, mentoring or management experience.
• Familiarity with media databases, monitoring platforms and emerging AI tools used for media research and planning.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute proactive national media strategies for B2B technology and other complex B2B clients.
• Personally pitch and secure Tier 1 national business, technology, trade and broadcast coverage.
• Leverage established relationships with reporters, editors and producers to create meaningful media opportunities.
• Identify timely story angles, news hooks and emerging trends that elevate client visibility.
• Advise senior marketing and communications leaders on media strategy, positioning and executive visibility.
• Lead complex, high-volume media programs across multiple client accounts and ambitious placement goals.
• Partner with PR, content, social, paid media and digital teams on integrated campaigns.
• Contribute media strategy and thinking to new business pitches and organic account growth.
• Mentor and coach media relations professionals, with the potential for people-management responsibility as the team grows.
• Help evolve earned media strategies through AI-driven research, changing discovery behaviors and new approaches to brand visibility.

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