HIRING: Media Relations Specialist

RAISE Communications is a leading boutique PR firm that specializes in B2B tech, FinTech, EdTech and Venture Capital. We help translate big ideas into stories that inspire and influence. With a diverse portfolio of clients from seed stage launches to later stage and public companies, we partner with leadership teams to help drive growth at every step of the cycle.

If you are a results-oriented, media relations professional with the desire to work in a collaborative environment, we want you on our team. 

At RAISE, the Media Relations Specialist collaborates with our client teams by serving as a “power pitcher”, providing targeted media relations support. The Media Relations Specialist will:

• Work across multiple B2B/tech accounts to consistently produce results within our core services of media relations
• Execute all aspects of strategic media relations; leveraging existing relationships with reporters and outlets on behalf of client and agency
• Build new media relationships; proactively engaging media on a regular basis
• Collaborate with SVP of Client Strategy to set weekly media outreach plans for clients, provides mid-week updates and revamp outreach strategy as needed
• Leverage knowledge of clients and external trends to customize an approach that stands out
• Think strategically and creatively about each client win, with a focus on results
• Take a thorough and tailored approach to pitching, understanding what reporters look for and how to bring them the stories and expertise that they need 
• Consistently follow up on pitches, adapting the approach and developing new ways to keep our clients top of mind 
• Update internal systems on outreach and results to ensure coordination across client teams
• This is a virtual, part-time position with a New York based company with an opportunity to grow and expand.

Skills Required:

• Media pitching experience with a history of strong B2B and/or B2C media relationships 
• A well-rounded understanding of B2B/tech marketing space
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Out-of-the-box thinker and creative writer
• The ability to both work independently without guidance, as well as collaboratively with a team
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
• B.S/B.A, preferably in a related field  – public relations, marketing, business, communications