Media Relations Specialist, Business Wire, Washington, D.C.

Media Relations Specialist 

Job Title: Media Relations Specialist

Job Description: 

Business Wire is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to join our team in Washington D.C.! This position requires a person who can handle a variety of challenging duties.

Some of the job responsibilities include the following: establish and maintain relationships with the media and other relevant audiences within the assigned geographic territory; increase number of media points included in our distribution from this territory; update and maintain the media database; involvement with journalist organizations; maintain an active presence on social media platforms, plan media seminars working closely with sales located in Business Wire offices in your territory.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, tech savvy, assertive team player who can juggle a variety of assignments within a fast-paced environment. Previous media relations, public relations, social media outreach, event planning and marketing and database experience a plus. College degree strongly preferred.

Candidates must have a professional phone manner, familiarity with basic software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or similar database management), online/internet knowledge and must be willing to travel within their territory.

In addition to the above, the following experience is preferred:

• Working with media.... media relations outreach and pitching experience
• Social media research, targeting & outreach experience
• Event planning
• Contact management/database experience

Send a resume and cover letter to:
Via E-mail: mrtjobs@businesswire.com;    Subject: DC MRT

No phone calls.
No recruiters.