PR & Media Relations Specialist Job Summary:

Sparks Group is seeking a PR & Media Relations Specialist with an insatiable passion for communication to join a national STEM organization in College Park, MD. This will be a hybrid role requiring to be in the office at least 1 day per week. As the PR & Media Relations Specialist, you will play a critical role in communications and media relations for the company and it’s member organizations. You will help plan and execute operational activities of media services programs for the company, it’s publishing arm, it’s foundation, and it’s member organizations.

PR & Media Relations Specialist Responsibilities:

• Design proactive pitches for stories and PR campaigns.
• Write and edit press releases, announcements, feature & social content.
• Facilitate media coverage.
• Respond to reporter and editor inquiries.
• Maintain media coverage tracking system.
• Foster relationships with the media.
• Conduct media training and coaching for staff.
• Participate in content creation for website and marketing & social media campaigns as needed.
• Work to flag and schedule articles.
• Oversee creation and placement of press releases for articles Coordinate editing and posting.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Project manage media relations work with Member Societies from proposals to final deliverables.
• Maintain contact relationships with Member Societies.
• Coordinate media relations functions on behalf of Member Societies.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables for Member Societies are met.

PR & Media Relations Specialist Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in related field is required. Focuses in PR, Journalism, or Communications is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Media Relations, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of media relations.
• Press or PR experience within the nonprofit sector, or within the academic sector preferred.
• Digital content creation i.e. creating press releases, web content, editorials, social media content.
• Writing and publishing content for a variety of audiences.
• Experience in writing in AP style preferred.

About Sparks Group:

Sparks Group has been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction every year since 2012. Founded in 1970, Sparks Group is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that understands the core values integral to your business. For nearly five decades we have taken a personalized approach to recruiting and staffing. We specialize in rapidly placing quality talent by cultivating relationships with commercial, federal and non-profit clients. We connect leading companies and nonprofits with exceptional IT, finance, creative and administrative talent - nationwide.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

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