Mother Bear Agency
PR and Media Relations Specialist
Mother Bear Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Title:
PR & Media Relations Specialist
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Job Location:
Work from home, East Coast hours working from Texas, Washington, North Carolina, or Illinois preferred
Job Type:
Full Time, Exempt
Job Summary and Mission:
Mother Bear Agency is a marketing and PR/communications consultancy for brands with entrepreneurial hearts. We provide strategy and execution to companies with the customer at the center. Our clients range from stealth mode start-ups building brands and launch plans from scratch, to established brands going through expansion or re-positioning.
We have built Mother Bear with the intent of providing meaningful, challenging and varied work experiences for our employees. We hire smart people who are excited about solving a variety of problems.
Our team is growing, and we’re seeking a tenacious, results-driven PR Specialist with previous experience in PR or journalism. The right person for this role is adaptable and willing to be politely persistent to reach journalists and secure regular media coverage for our clients. This will be a highly visible role among C-level executives and brand name clients. An ideal candidate is a self-starter that’s passionate about news trends and the opportunity to work directly with top-tier media to secure news coverage.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
Pitch press and build relationships with journalists daily for client campaigns and announcements
Collaborate with teammates and clients to develop, execute, and monitor strategic communications initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert on media relations efforts, providing strategic guidance on media relations strategies and tactics across MB’s client roster
Develop and create media materials, such as PR plans, press releases, pitches, briefing docs, blogs, and social media copy
Continuously iterate and pivot to come up with creative solutions to help clients secure media coverage
Support with prepping and staffing corporate executives for media interviews both virtually and in person on occasion
Analyze and report on media coverage and PR campaigns
Conduct competitive media audits and market research; help analyze media trends and narratives and proactively flag new press opportunities for clients
Write, proofread, and edit content for clients and internal stakeholders
Manage conference and award applications for clients and MB
Basic qualifications for this role:
3-5 years of experience in PR, communications or journalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interest in media relations and previous experience owning and developing media relationships
Experience preparing and staffing spokespeople for media interviews
Excellent knowledge of Google suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc)
Working knowledge of media database and analytics tools such as Muck Rack, Cision or Meltwater
Skilled in writing and editing content with an attention to detail
Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills
Ability to travel as necessary
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation range for the role: $62,000-$75,000 a year depending on experience and location, and eligible for a performance-based bonus.
At Mother Bear, we believe we do our best work when we can take the best care of ourselves and our families. Our culture is founded on understanding that we all have multiple responsibilities, and we strive to provide our team with challenging and interesting work, while also leaving space and flexibility for life outside of work.
Mother Bear offers generous benefits that include:
Flexible work:
Employees work remotely, with the opportunity to work on occasion in our shared workspace and with other employees.
Paid time off (PTO):
Unlimited time off policy to our exempt employees and 14 paid holidays per year.
Generous pay and opportunities to earn more:
Employees may be eligible for bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
Healthcare, dental, vision coverage:
Options for employees and their families.
401K program:
Available to full-time employees.
Company-sponsored short and long-term disability insurance:
For full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Services available to all employees and their family members.
New hire technology stipend:
Monthly home office stipend:
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PR & Media Relations Specialist
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Job Location:
Work from home, East Coast hours working from Texas, Washington, North Carolina, or Illinois preferred
Job Type:
Full Time, Exempt
Job Summary and Mission:
Mother Bear Agency is a marketing and PR/communications consultancy for brands with entrepreneurial hearts. We provide strategy and execution to companies with the customer at the center. Our clients range from stealth mode start-ups building brands and launch plans from scratch, to established brands going through expansion or re-positioning.
We have built Mother Bear with the intent of providing meaningful, challenging and varied work experiences for our employees. We hire smart people who are excited about solving a variety of problems.
Our team is growing, and we’re seeking a tenacious, results-driven PR Specialist with previous experience in PR or journalism. The right person for this role is adaptable and willing to be politely persistent to reach journalists and secure regular media coverage for our clients. This will be a highly visible role among C-level executives and brand name clients. An ideal candidate is a self-starter that’s passionate about news trends and the opportunity to work directly with top-tier media to secure news coverage.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
Pitch press and build relationships with journalists daily for client campaigns and announcements
Collaborate with teammates and clients to develop, execute, and monitor strategic communications initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert on media relations efforts, providing strategic guidance on media relations strategies and tactics across MB’s client roster
Develop and create media materials, such as PR plans, press releases, pitches, briefing docs, blogs, and social media copy
Continuously iterate and pivot to come up with creative solutions to help clients secure media coverage
Support with prepping and staffing corporate executives for media interviews both virtually and in person on occasion
Analyze and report on media coverage and PR campaigns
Conduct competitive media audits and market research; help analyze media trends and narratives and proactively flag new press opportunities for clients
Write, proofread, and edit content for clients and internal stakeholders
Manage conference and award applications for clients and MB
Basic qualifications for this role:
3-5 years of experience in PR, communications or journalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interest in media relations and previous experience owning and developing media relationships
Experience preparing and staffing spokespeople for media interviews
Excellent knowledge of Google suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc)
Working knowledge of media database and analytics tools such as Muck Rack, Cision or Meltwater
Skilled in writing and editing content with an attention to detail
Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills
Ability to travel as necessary
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation range for the role: $62,000-$75,000 a year depending on experience and location, and eligible for a performance-based bonus.
At Mother Bear, we believe we do our best work when we can take the best care of ourselves and our families. Our culture is founded on understanding that we all have multiple responsibilities, and we strive to provide our team with challenging and interesting work, while also leaving space and flexibility for life outside of work.
Mother Bear offers generous benefits that include:
Flexible work:
Employees work remotely, with the opportunity to work on occasion in our shared workspace and with other employees.
Paid time off (PTO):
Unlimited time off policy to our exempt employees and 14 paid holidays per year.
Generous pay and opportunities to earn more:
Employees may be eligible for bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
Healthcare, dental, vision coverage:
Options for employees and their families.
401K program:
Available to full-time employees.
Company-sponsored short and long-term disability insurance:
For full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Services available to all employees and their family members.
New hire technology stipend:
Monthly home office stipend:
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