Here are sample job postings for Media Relations roles:

Director, Media Relations

The Orange Bowl Committee

 

SUMMARY: Oversight of the Media Department. Develop departmental goals, objectives, systems and strategies.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

  • Positions directly supervises Media assistantship, office interns, consultants; Bowl Week and Event Day Media Operations staffs and assigned OBC ambassador units.
  • Primary function: To coordinate and supervise a program of public, media and community relations to create interest in the events and activities of the Orange Bowl Committee, always making efforts to present that information in as positive a manner as possible while remaining consistent with the truth. Spokesperson for the Orange Bowl Committee when necessary. Establish relationships with local and national media in promoting OBC programming.

Department Operations:

  • Operation of the media department, including all departmental budgets and strategic plans.
  • Hiring of all support personnel including assistantships, interns, temporary bowl week paid workers and volunteer employees.
  • General department staff management; assignment of duties and follow-up reporting formats.
  • External communication to all media outlets and assigned bodies concerning OBC programming and events; encompassing areas of media/public relations, media operations and publication production.
  • Implementation of media crisis management plan as first point of contact.
  • Archive history of the OBC (old game programs, game films & videos for all events, event photography).
  • Liaison to hired consultants and assigned membership sub-committees; correspondence, meetings and general communication.

Media/Public Relations:

  • Maintenance of state, regional and national media contact lists.
  • Creation of event press releases.
  • Create media pitches for game-related stories, football and basketball.
  • Assist in coordinating speaking engagements for OBC members and CEO with local civic clubs during calendar year.
  • Planning and management of the Orange Bowl Media Days Tour.
  • Planning and execution of fall Media Event.
  • Assist in the development of OBC narrative for use in external communications.
  • Creation of talking points for OBC representatives.

Media Operations:

  • Media operation, media press conferences, media days and media press box for all related Orange Bowl events, including credential management, staffing, photography and physical needs (i.e. rental equipment, vendors, etc.).
  • Implementation of Orange Bowl Festival Week media operation plan; scheduling, management, press security and escorts, customer service.
  • Primary contact for television and radio network partners.
  • Primary contact for media hotel, on-site vendors (set-up rental equipment, oversee hotel credential and hospitality rooms) and stadium personnel.
  • Assign event media purchased tickets.
  • Supervise football and basketball statistical compilations and follow-up reporting to the NCAA office as requested.

Publications:

  • Management of OBC publications production; including Capital One Orange Bowl game program, media guides, basketball classic program, event day materials, coaches luncheon program, Road to the Orange Bowl, annual report, Orange Bowl Insider etc.

General:

  • Available for monthly board of directors and OBC membership meetings.
  • Assistance on special projects.
  • Assist with organizational long-term strategic analysis and goal-setting process.· Attend assigned conference, FBA, CFP and CoSIDA meetings, and attend events such as CFP National Championship and ACC Championship game as necessary.
  • Other tasks as assigned by Chief Marketing Officer

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree required, and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience.
  • Able to manage, prioritize and bring to completion multiple projects.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Proofreading skills required.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and research matters.
  • Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
  • A willingness to work long hours required at times.

Media Relations Specialist

Hunter Public Relations

Hunter is looking for a Media Relations Specialist with a strong background in pitching consumer media (TV, print, radio, online) to join the agency’s Media Department. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3-5 years of public relations or media relations experience and have strong relationships with media (including in top DMAs); a proven track record of generating high-profile placements; facilitating TV segments and print desksides; and the ability to network and form new relationships. Job responsibilities and required skills include media strategy, deep understanding of the media landscape and media and marketing trends, contacts at national outlets (Broadcast/Print/Online), experience with integrated marketing campaigns, experience with celebrity spokespeople, e-mail and phone pitching, pitch writing, and an ability to work collaboratively with multiple agency account teams on simultaneous projects, good management skills.

  • Media specialist who will work across all agency clients on a project basis
  • Ideate/execute consumer PR media campaigns
  • Involvement from strategy development to execution – plan, develop, implement, pitch and secure media for agency’s clients
  • Understanding of media landscape/ evolving communications environment, including digital/social
  • Contacts in broadcast, print and digital across entertainment, lifestyle, culinary, sports, travel and business areas are a must
  • Day-to-day contact with all media (broadcast, print, digital) on behalf of agency; maintain/foster key relationships on behalf of agency
  • Strong writing skills (i.e. pitch writing)
  • Strong research skills (i.e. identify the right reporters)
  • Be able to work across all brands and internal account teams; must be nimble and be able to change gears quickly

Director, Media Relations

HBO

 

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

 

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

The Job

The Director, Media Relations, East Coast will be responsible for creating, planning and implementing publicity campaigns to maximize media, industry and consumer awareness for HBO original programming.

The Daily

  • Create and execute strategic, effective publicity campaigns for HBO original programming, which may include comedy, drama, and limited series; films, comedy and music specials. Collaborate with and/or manage project team.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across HBO departments to maximize cross-functional strategy and awareness.
  • Develop strong working relationships with creative talent, producers, and representatives. Collaborate with production partners where appropriate.
  • Secure talent participation and attend events as needed, including premieres, awards shows, junkets, press conferences, conventions, film & television festivals and other media events. Must be able to work weekends, nights and travel as required.
  • Oversee set visits, photo shoots and interview opportunities. Create press releases and other written materials, including talking points. Oversee selection and distribution of media assets.
  • Manage project budgets.

The Essentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in communication, television or film.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience working in entertainment publicity, with a deep understanding of the entertainment landscape and media trends.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in leading project campaigns independently.
  • Established contacts with press and within the media/entertainment industry.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Good judgement and ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
  • Must be a team player who is highly motivated and solution-oriented.

College Media Relations Representative

Sony Music Entertainment US 

 

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Overview

Sony Music U plays an essential role in the development of Sony Music’s emerging artists and also assists in the roll out of established artists. Our College Marketing Representatives are well-versed in the online/social media world, organize listening events, interact closely with various campus groups and liaise with independent record stores and lifestyle shops. This is a part-time role that requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. The College Marketing Representative position is a great way to learn about the music business, gain marketing experience, and get your foot in the door of one of the world’s leading entertainment companies.

The College Media Relations Representative is responsible for managing relationships and executing campaigns with various campus radio stations, publications, and blogs nationwide, as well as drive the overall media relations strategy for the College Marketing Department.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain Sony Music U’s network of college radio stations, print publications, blogs, and other media organizations across the country
  • Proactively identify and contact media organizations to partner with
  • Manage, expand and update database of media contacts
  • Brainstorm and execute promotional opportunities for Sony Music’s artist roster including interviews, reviews, ticket giveaways, and campus event support
  • Create and distribute weekly recaps of efforts for the management team
  • Pitch new artists and projects to various press outlets via email and phone
  • Identify emerging press outlets and overall media trends
  • Write press releases and media alerts to send to Sony Music U’s press contacts
  • Schedule and coordinate interviews and show coverage for Sony artists
  • Communicate campaign progress to the management team via Slack and email daily

Minimum Experience

  • Previous experience working with campus media organizations (ie. radio stations, print publications, blogs or magazines, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate college student with (2) or more years before graduation
  • Well-equipped to manage campaigns across all genres including urban, pop, alternative, and electronic
  • Knowledge and passion for publicity or promotion
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to craft artist bios, email newsletters, and written pitches to press outlets
  • Comfortable communicating with press outlets via phone and in-person
  • Highly organized, impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Proactive mindset

Media Relations Specialist

Columbia University

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is looking for a media relations specialist to pitch/place compelling stories in the media on CUIMC’s basic science research, clinical enterprise, education and community initiatives.

Supporting the activities of the media team and reporting to the director of media relations, the media relations specialist handles reactive and proactive day-to-day media relations activities of the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. The media relations specialist identifies stories and pitches and places in the media via the development of pitch letters, news releases and/or web stories.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will assist in media monitoring, tracking and development of media results reports.

In addition, the media relations specialist will perform administrative and “housekeeping” tasks, including media list maintenance, coordination with monitoring and news services, and management of news clip files.

The media relations specialist must demonstrate the ability to:

Evaluate and identify potential CUIMC news, develop content, usually on CUIMC’s clinical enterprise, education and community initiatives, and pitch and disseminate stories to the public via digital platforms, including media outlets, Columbia-owned websites, and social media.

Manage and respond quickly to incoming inquiries from the news media.

Assist in emergency situations that may require communications support; serve as “on call” media officer on rotating schedule.

Pay exceptional attention to accuracy and editorial detail.

Be flexible, organized, and comfortable with managing multiple projects on deadline.

Work comfortably with journalists, physicians, and in CUIMC’s team environment.

Exercise discretion and exhibit good judgment.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent in education and experience, plus a minimum of three years or more of related experience, good writing skills, a strong work ethic and friendly disposition are required.

Must have strong writing, editing, publishing and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Vocus platform and Google Analytics.