Media + Accounts Manager Job at Relentless Awareness LLC in City of Albany

We are seeking a Media and Accounts Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in public relations and/or journalism and an understanding of media relations, branding, and campaign management. The successful candidate will be adept at navigating complex media landscapes, crafting persuasive public narratives, and driving policy-related communication initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Identify press opportunities through evolving issues.
• Develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites and other distribution channels.
• Manage assigned clients and their assigned tasks and scope activities.
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.
• Serve as a client media liaison and formal spokesperson.
• Conduct press conferences and briefings.
• Scan media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends and topics that may affect clients.
• Monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results.
• Negotiate with media channels on behalf of clients’ media buying.
• Build and manage clients’ social media profiles and presence.
• Promote additional projects to support client announcements.
• Build long-term relationships with media influencers, elected officials, and stakeholders.
• Attract new clients to the agency.
• Appropriately manage clients’ media budgets.
• Additional functions as directed by the Partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or a related strategic communication role.
• Demonstrated experience in leading successful public relations campaigns and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of the media environment and experience in advocacy or policy communication.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strategic mindset with an analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.