Remote Media Relations Pro: Secure Coverage & Elevate Brands

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote-friendly

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Executive to join a fully remote team servicing clients across Welkom and surrounding areas. The role focuses on building strong media relationships, pitching compelling stories, and securing positive coverage for a diverse client portfolio.

You will identify newsworthy angles, manage media lists, and collaborate with PR to deliver integrated campaigns while thriving in a flexible, results‑driven remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of media relations experience, agency setting preferred.
• Proven ability to secure media coverage and build relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong pitching skills.
• Experience with media databases and monitoring tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.
• Pitch stories, press releases, and content to media outlets.
• Secure placements across print, online, and broadcast.
• Monitor coverage and measure PR impact.
• Support media lists and outreach strategies.
• Coordinate media events and press conferences.
• Prepare media kits and talking points for spokespeople.
• Collaborate with PR team on integrated campaigns.

Skills

Relationship building

Media pitching

Written communication

Remote work

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Media databases

Monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Executive to join a fully remote team servicing clients across Welkom and surrounding areas. The role focuses on building strong media relationships, pitching compelling stories, and securing positive coverage for a diverse client portfolio.

You will identify newsworthy angles, manage media lists, and collaborate with PR to deliver integrated campaigns while thriving in a flexible, results‑driven remote environment.