Hybrid Media Relations Specialist II

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Medical Association in Chicago, IL is seeking a Media Relations Specialist II (Hybrid) to support real-time media monitoring, press materials, and strategic communications.

You will help write and distribute press releases, manage media lists, and track coverage across channels, working with AMA spokespeople and contributing to daily clips and quarterly dashboards. Hybrid role with three days in-office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in media relations or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with media databases and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media coverage in real time and brief stakeholders on breaking news.
• Write routine press releases and support team on beat coverage.
• Identify opportunities for day-two stories tied to trends.
• Distribute press releases and build targeted distribution lists.
• Support spokespeople with talking points and attend conferences.
• Compile daily media clips and prepare monthly/quarterly impact reports.
• Coordinate communications plans and maintain media calendar.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Communications

Journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, political science, or related field

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Muck Rack

Job description

The American Medical Association in Chicago, IL is seeking a Media Relations Specialist II (Hybrid) to support real-time media monitoring, press materials, and strategic communications.

You will help write and distribute press releases, manage media lists, and track coverage across channels, working with AMA spokespeople and contributing to daily clips and quarterly dashboards. Hybrid role with three days in-office.