Media Relations Specialist

Berman and Company is a dynamic public relations firm looking for a Media Relations Specialist to join our growing team. The right candidate will have a strong media acumen, superb writing skills, the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, and a passion for promoting free-market policies.This role is in-person. Local or willing-to-relocate candidates only.Role SnapshotOutreach and engagement with reporters, producers, and other members of the media;Maintain a pulse on the news of the day to identify and act on rapid-fire media response opportunities;Develop key messaging and draft press releases, statements, and other written materials; Demonstrate a working knowledge of the media landscape and provide strategic and creative guidance for pitching the press;Execute communications deliverables across a variety clients and issue areas;Additional communications projects on a variety of topics as needed, including writing op-eds, conducting research, etc.Competences NeededExcellent communication skills including written and oral;Entrepreneurial attitude and strategic vision to accomplish goals;Excellent project management skills to carry a project from conception to completion;Experience pitching reporters and fostering working relationships with members of the press.Ways to Stand OutExperience working in local, state, and/or federal policy issues;Experience working with nonprofit organizations and other issue experts in the free-market policy network;Examples of strong writing in public-facing communications (op-eds, etc.).What We OfferThe salary range for this role is $52,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.Other benefits include: Bi-annual bonus opportunity after first year of employment 401k plan with a 4% company match Robust healthcare with 90% of insurance premium paid by the company Short- and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the companyPaid time off for vacation and sick leave