Associate Manager, Media

About Us There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as one of PRWeek’s Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” not once, but twice: At HUNTER, we EARN IT — consumer attention, the trust and loyalty of clients, and the dedication of our staff, currently 350+ strong and counting. Overview HUNTER is looking for an Associate Manager, Earned Media to join its internal Media Team in our Los Angeles office. Our internal Media Team is built on collaboration, providing expert support to our larger agency client teams and a roster of clients across food & beverage, spirits, home & lifestyle, health & beauty, tech, and travel brands. This role is for a news-obsessed "doer" who is ready to get in the trenches to support media strategies and secure the kind of earned coverage that keeps our clients at the heart of the cultural conversation. If you’re a resourceful, organized problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow your career in media relations, you’ll fit right in. At HUNTER, we don’t just "do" media, we earn it. Responsibilities Be a Content & News Junkie: You live and breathe content and have your pulse on consumer, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports media. You can spot trending stories and are closely tracking the ever-evolving media landscape. Build Your Rolodex: You are in the early stages of building your editorial media rolodex. You aren't afraid to ask an editor to coffee. You have a burgeoning familiarity with reporters and are eager to cultivate long‑term relationships with key contacts across print, online, and social outlets, especially in LA. You are exploring the world of niche newsletters, podcasts, and digital news creators. Be the Information Hub: You will help organize resources and manage internal communications for the media team, including compiling and sharing editor updates, industry news, and upcoming editorial calendars to ensure our account teams stay ahead of the curve. Dig for the Story: You are a research pro. Whether it’s conducting a deep‑dive media audit on a competitor or researching a new journalist, you provide the team with thoughtful insights and POVs that help shape campaign strategy. Secure the Coverage: You play an integral role in the media lifecycle for a variety of clients across HUNTER’s core practice areas. You will draft compelling pitches, build extensive and thoughtful media lists, and conduct outreach to secure placements for talent photos, events, and campaign launches. Drive the Process: You are the backbone of project coordination and will work with account teams across various clients. You’ll actively contribute to account team calls and internal meetings by assisting with scheduling, creating agendas, and drafting the comprehensive recap notes that keep our work moving forward. Own the Logistics: You are the engine that keeps media days running. From developing the first drafts of media briefing documents to assisting with the scheduling and logistics of celebrity spokesperson interviews, you ensure no detail is overlooked. Master the Activation: You provide essential on‑the‑ground support for brand events and activations. You are comfortable engaging with media, talent, and photographers on‑site to facilitate high‑impact earned media moments and ensure every visual and interview opportunity is captured seamlessly. Sharp Eye for Detail: You pride yourself on quality control. You will ensure all media materials, from pitch letters to follow ups are top‑notch and error‑free. Ability To Navigate the New: Demonstrate a curiosity for emerging media. You are interested in how people discover news today and are eager to learn how LLMs/AI and social search are changing the PR industry Drive Collaboration: Proactively participate in agency brainstorms for client programs #J-18808-Ljbffr Hunter