Media Relations Specialist

Media Relations Specialist – Bilingual English/Spanish Location: Remote – Florida | South Florida strongly preferred Compensation: $90,000–$105,000 base salary + benefits A growing international nonprofit media organization is seeking an experienced, bilingual Media Relations Specialist to strengthen its relationships with journalists, reporters, editors, producers, and news organizations across the United States and Latin America. This opportunity is ideal for a media relations professional with an established network of journalist contacts, strong knowledge of the news media landscape, and a proven ability to secure earned coverage through direct outreach and relationship-building. The successful candidate will play an important role in connecting journalists with relevant stories, expert sources, interviews, and reporting opportunities, particularly around current events and international affairs. Key Responsibilities Maintain and expand established relationships with journalists, reporters, editors, producers, and news organizations, particularly across U.S. Hispanic and Latin American media. Proactively pitch newsworthy stories, expert commentary, interviews, and reporting opportunities to relevant media contacts. Identify opportunities for earned media coverage and facilitate interviews between journalists and subject-matter experts. Develop new relationships with journalists covering current affairs, politics, international news, and related topics. Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, statements, and other external communications. Monitor relevant news coverage, emerging stories, and media trends to identify timely opportunities for engagement. Coordinate responses to media inquiries and support communications efforts involving sensitive or rapidly developing news. Represent the organization at journalist meetings, industry events, and media conferences to strengthen professional relationships. Support international journalist fellowship programs, including participant identification, outreach, screening, documentation, and travel coordination. Maintain accurate records of journalist contacts, outreach activities, media placements, and program results. Collaborate with internal teams to support communications initiatives and organizational priorities. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in media relations, public relations, journalism, public affairs, press relations, or a closely related field. An established, active network of professional journalist contacts , particularly within U.S. Hispanic and/or Latin American news media, with relationships relevant to current affairs, politics, international news, or general news coverage. Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage through direct journalist outreach, pitching, and relationship management. Professional fluency in English and Spanish , with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Solid understanding of newsroom operations, editorial priorities, news cycles, and the evolving media landscape. Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to develop trusted, long-term relationships with media professionals. Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively in a fast-paced, news-driven environment. Proficiency with media monitoring tools, contact management systems, and standard productivity software. Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred. Additional Information This position is primarily remote within Florida, with a strong preference for candidates based in South Florida. Candidates should be comfortable attending in-person meetings with journalists and participating in industry networking activities. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Experience in international communications, public affairs, journalism, or nonprofit media engagement is highly valued. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful media relationships and contribute directly to the work of a growing international organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trisearch