What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Media Relations Manager position at Strauss Media Strategies, Inc.?
Company Description
Strauss Media Strategies, Inc., celebrating its 29th anniversary in 2025, is a premier communications and public relations firm in Washington, DC. Specializing in radio and television media relations services, the company provides outreach campaigns to a diverse range of clients nationwide. Services include radio media tours, satellite media tours, audio news releases, and more for a diverse set of clients, including PR firms, corporations, non-profits and government agencies.
What We Offer
Our firm will offer a competitive salary, based on how your experience aligns with our service offerings and the value you will deliver to our clients. It is negotiable based on skills and experience, but not on location. We will hire the right candidates at all salary levels if the fit is right.
We also offer paid vacation, sick and personal time; health benefits including dental and vision; as well as retirement benefits.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Media Relations Manager at Strauss Media Strategies, Inc. We are specifically seeking candidates either extensive experience working within a broadcast newsroom or demonstrable success in placing guests on broadcast outlets. Extra credit will be given for experience working with podcast producers and outlet with national reach.
You will be tasked with working with a very diverse set of clients to help understand their communication goals and to counsel them on an appropriate broadcast outreach strategy. Additionally, you will be asked to work directly with members of the media to deliver on this strategy. Projects can be long-lead or require quick turn-around, so the ability to work with grace under pressure is admirable.
Qualifications
- Experience in broadcast media relations or a broadcast newsroom
- Press Releases, Media Relations, and Strategic Communications skills
- A general understanding of Public Relations and the Broadcast News Industry
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong network of media contacts and relationships
- Bachelor's Degree
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