Media Relations Lead

Alpas.PH Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Flexible Hours

Annual Company Trip

Health Insurance

Job summary

A leading media consultancy firm in Pasig is seeking a Media Relations Lead to manage relationships with press members and oversee media services. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in media relations, strong leadership skills, and an ability to develop media strategies. You will coordinate media releases, monitor events, and support client initiatives while cultivating important media contacts. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in media relations or similar roles.
• Ability to develop story angles and media pitches.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record in team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead client servicing teams in media relations delivery.
• Coordinate and release media materials accurately and timely.
• Monitor media coverage relating to the client and submit reports.

Skills

Media Relations

Communication Skills

Leadership

Client Advisory

Crisis Communication

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hybrid - Pasig 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Performance Bonus, Holiday Gifts

Government Mandated Benefits

Insurance Health & Wellness

HMO

Annual Company Trip

Professional Development

Professional Development

Bereavement Leave, Family Medical Leave, Maternity & Paternity Leave, Sick Leave, Solo Parent Leave, Special Leave for Women, Vacation Leave

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Hours

Reporting directly to the Co-Founder & CEO, the Media Relations Lead is responsible for cultivating, managing, and deepening relationships with members of the press, especially those who have a critical role in sensitive or crisis scenarios.

The Media Relations Lead shall lead the LINANG team, overseeing the delivery of media relations services to the internal client servicing teams and their clients. He/She will also lead a team of media relations associates for the delivery of services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client servicing teams in the delivery of media relations requirements of clients
• Coordinates and regularly updates client servicing teams regarding their media relations efforts or initiatives for specific accounts or accounts
• Provides advice to client servicing units on proper media positioning of messages or stories considering the clients' communication objectives
• Provides useful insights to the client servicing teams related to the target media's profiles, interests, and needs
• Able to lead the team in developing story angles and media pitches
• Attends client meetings, as needed

Media Relations

• Actively find opportunities to connect and deepen relations with media units and contacts for future client or agency requirements
• Coordinate and ensure the accurate and timely release of press kits, press releases, media invites, press statements, and other media materials, and conduct follow-up activities as necessary
• Seed press releases/kits and invite target media contacts to client events or other appropriate engagement activities through media rounds, emails, or other acceptable communication channels
• Answer inquiries from media through emails, mobile phone, etc.
• Attend client events or engagement activities to manage media contacts
• Monitor media coverages such as print, radio, and broadcast pickups, blogs, etc., relating to the client, its brands, competitors, and its industry
• Regularly collate and submit media monitoring reports to the client servicing units
• Maintain and update a database of media contacts from various beats and media organizations for future client or agency use

Leadership

• Guide and develop executives and managers to strengthen their skills and performance
• Drive ongoing enhancements in media relations services, workflows, and team productivity
• Build a supportive and high‑achieving culture that encourages innovation and collaboration

Core Skills

• Media Relations
• Media Handling
• Media Pitching
• Strategic Networking
• Client Advisory
• Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Story Development
• Crisis Communication