Senior Media Supervisor, Technology PR

Edelman; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Senior Media Supervisor to lead earned media for enterprise and consumer technology clients in Seattle, guiding media outreach and strategic counsel. You will build relationships across business, technology and trade media, and drive executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives.

You will mentor junior team members, manage timelines and budgets, and contribute to integrated communications programs while delivering compelling narratives that translate complex tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute earned media strategies for leading technology clients.
• Provide day-to-day media counsel and strategic recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Drive executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives for brands and executives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with business, technology, trade and broadcast media.
• Identify timely media opportunities and develop proactive story ideas that break through the news cycle.
• Monitor the technology landscape to identify emerging trends and relevant industry conversations.
• Develop compelling narratives, media strategies and communications materials that translate complex technologies and business trends into stories that resonate with media and key audiences.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact and help manage account operations, timelines and budgets.
• Mentor and support junior team members through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership.
• Contribute to integrated communications programs and support new business opportunities.

Skills

Media relations

News judgment

Storytelling

Writing

Client counseling

Relationship building

Mentoring

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman is growing in Tech and growing fast. In the last 12 months, we've secured inspiring new partnerships across AI, enterprise software, cloud, data and analytics, cybersecurity, telecommunications, fintech and next-generation hardware. We're helping Fortune 500 companies transform how they operate and compete while supporting innovators that are redefining entire industries. Technology is our fastest-growing sector, and we're looking for communicators who understand both the technologies shaping the future and the conversations influencing business today.

We are looking for a Senior Media Supervisor with deep expertise across enterprise and consumer technology. The ideal candidate combines strong media instincts, exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of what makes a story timely, relevant and compelling. Thriving in fast-moving environments, you will build relationships across business, technology and trade media, provide media counsel to clients and executives, and identify opportunities that elevate brand narratives.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and execute earned media strategies for leading technology clients.
• Provide day-to-day media counsel and strategic recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Drive executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives for brands and executives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with business, technology, trade and broadcast media.
• Identify timely media opportunities and develop proactive story ideas that break through the news cycle.
• Monitor the technology landscape to identify emerging trends and relevant industry conversations.
• Develop compelling narratives, media strategies and communications materials that translate complex technologies and business trends into stories that resonate with media and key audiences.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact and help manage account operations, timelines and budgets.
• Mentor and support junior team members through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership.
• Contribute to integrated communications programs and support new business opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise technology and/or consumer technology brands.
• Strong understanding of technology sectors including AI, enterprise software, cloud, cybersecurity and data and analytics.
• Think like a journalist; you know what makes a story newsworthy, timely and relevant.
• Established relationships across business, technology, trade and broadcast media, with a demonstrated ability to build new relationships as beats and coverage priorities evolve.
• Experience supporting executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives.
• Ability to provide sound media counsel to client stakeholders and executives.
• Strong writing, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Experience developing media plans and communications materials with limited oversight.
• Strong organizational skills, with experience managing timelines, budgets and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

$80,000 - $120,000 a year

An employee\u2019s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH\u2019s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.