Freelancer, Media Relations

We’re always looking for great talent to support our passionate and diverse Media Relations team, which promotes and protects some of the world’s most iconic and beloved brands.

If you love the thrill of the pitch, have an established network of media contacts, and constantly immerse yourself in all things media & culture – please send us your resume and we’ll keep in touch about future freelance media relations opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Develop media relations action plans, including goals and objectives, media targets, story angles and outreach approaches, in collaboration with and support from senior media relations experts
Provide teams with ongoing media updates
Persuasively pitch media and earn high-profile coverage for clients
Serve as a day-to-day client contact during program execution, as appropriate
Develop and manage timelines and weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are met
Break down and manage detailed tasks with the account team associated with planning and implementing special public relations events
Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs
Manage program and project budgets

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in a media relations role/environment
Strong media relations skills and relationships
Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Social media literacy with the ability to identify and recommend social program elements
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and client expectations

This is not a job posting for an active opening. Submitting your information below will register your interest in being considered for media relations freelancing opportunities at Weber Shandwick.