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Senior Specialist, Media Relations
Location
Virginia
Posted
64 days ago
Salary
$85K - $100K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Specialist, Media Relations
Society for Human Resource Management
Title : Senior Specialist, Media Relations Location: Alexandria United States Job Description: Senior Specialist, Media Relations SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting todays evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Alexandria, VA SHRM SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Are you interested in growing your career with us? If so, we encourage you to explore our available career opportunities and join our team at SHRM today! keywords: job description,work environment,leadership,media,goals,performance,education & experience,proficiency,skills,physical requirements Salary $85,000 to $100,000 per year Overview: The Corporate Communications Team works to amplify SHRM and SHRM executives both internally and externally. As part of the Communications Team, the Specialist, Media Relations is responsible for owning and developing media strategy and media relationships to secure high-profile media coverage for SHRM and SHRM executives. Work Environment: Hybrid Position (3 Days In-Office, 2 Days Remote): - This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote. Employees must be available during standard business hours, with core hours beginning between 8:00AM – 9:00AM and concluding between 5:00PM – 6:00PM. - Travel: 20 – 30%. Responsibilities: - Build and maintain close relationships with a range of relevant reporters, editors, and producers, understanding their evolving interests and informational needs to ensure SHRM is frequently featured in their coverage. - Lead writing and editing of compelling media-related materials including, but not limited to, pitches, messaging, press releases, media advisories, statements, op-eds, and executive quotes. - Manage incoming media inquiries on a timely basis by determining relevance, recommending appropriate response, and navigating internal approvals. - Identify actionable trends from the news cycle and ensure accurate representation of SHRM messaging and research. - Develop media opportunities around SHRM events, conferences, and executive travel. - Provide guidance to SHRM executives on preparation for interviews, including on messaging and modalities of broadcast media engagements. - Propose new strategies and tactics to enhance SHRM's media profile. - Collaborate across SHRM and our external partners, utilizing our combined resources and expertise to surpass our communications goals. 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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Ability and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment. - Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines. - High level of confidentiality. - Ability to interact in a positive manner with stakeholders and various levels within an organization and display strong customer service skills, diplomacy, and tact. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Requirements: - Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations. - Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. The hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.
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