Media Relations Specialist

Berman and Company is a dynamic public relations firm looking for a Media Relations Specialist to join our growing team. The right candidate will have a strong media acumen, superb writing skills, the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, and a passion for promoting free-market policies. This role is in-person. Local or willing-to-relocate candidates only. Role Snapshot Outreach and engagement with reporters, producers, and other members of the media; Maintain a pulse on the news of the day to identify and act on rapid-fire media response opportunities; Develop key messaging and draft press releases, statements, and other written materials; Demonstrate a working knowledge of the media landscape and provide strategic and creative guidance for pitching the press; Execute communications deliverables across a variety clients and issue areas; Additional communications projects on a variety of topics as needed, including writing op-eds, conducting research, etc. Competences Needed Excellent communication skills including written and oral; Entrepreneurial attitude and strategic vision to accomplish goals; Excellent project management skills to carry a project from conception to completion; Experience pitching reporters and fostering working relationships with members of the press. Ways to Stand Out Experience working in local, state, and/or federal policy issues; Experience working with nonprofit organizations and other issue experts in the free-market policy network; Examples of strong writing in public-facing communications (op-eds, etc.). What We Offer The salary range for this role is $52,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience. Other benefits include: Bi-annual bonus opportunity after first year of employment 401k plan with a 4% company match Robust healthcare with 90% of insurance premium paid by the company Short- and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company Paid time off for vacation and sick leave #J-18808-Ljbffr