Media Relations Manager
Location
United States
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Media Relations Manager
Gates Foundation
• Securing prestige and attention for our work—fast • Crafting and delivering compelling earned media pitches tied to case launches, legal rulings, and other newsworthy developments • Booking PLF attorneys and other spokespeople for interviews and media appearances • Monitoring the news cycle to identify opportunities to inject PLF’s work into current events • Building and maintaining strong relationships with editorial contacts at key media outlets
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in earned media (e.g., pitching, booking, journalism, PR); background in broadcast journalism is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex ideas into concise, persuasive pitches
- A sharp eye for news and the instincts to act quickly when opportunities arise
- The ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines on time
- Familiarity or experience with Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus
- Experience using project management software in a team setting (we use Asana) is a plus
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- Employer-paid retirement savings
- Generous paid leave
- Flextime policies
- Work-life balance
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