Sr. Strategist, Media Relations

IDR, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental

Stock Ownership Program

Dedicated Engagement Manager

Life Insurance

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Sr. Strategist, Media Relations to lead strategic media initiatives for a nonprofit client.

The role focuses on crafting public relations strategies and cultivating regional and national media relationships. You will develop media relations plans, organize press events, support fundraising efforts, and provide strategic counsel on multi-platform media strategy while managing stakeholder expectations with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in journalism, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Proficiency in journalism and public relations, with strong news writing and editing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including mastery of English spelling, grammar, and usage.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to build and maintain media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations plans to support organizational goals.
• Support fundraising initiatives and raise awareness of the organization’s mission.
• Organize press conferences and media events to generate coverage.
• Identify media targets, create media lists, and analyze earned media efforts.
• Provide strategic counsel on multi-platform media strategies, managing stakeholder expectations with professionalism and creativity.

Skills

Media relations

News writing

Public relations

Verbal & written comms

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/PR

Job description

IDR is seeking a Sr. Strategist, Media Relations to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Memphis, TN. This role involves leading strategic media initiatives within a nonprofit organization dedicated to impactful community support and awareness campaigns. The position offers the chance to craft compelling public relations strategies and cultivate media relationships at both regional and national levels.

Position Overview for the Sr. Strategist, Media Relations:

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations plans to support organizational goals.
• Support fundraising initiatives and raise awareness of the organization’s mission.
• Organize press conferences and media events to generate coverage.
• Identify media targets, create media lists, and analyze earned media efforts.
• Provide strategic counsel on multi-platform media strategies, managing stakeholder expectations with professionalism and creativity.

Requirements for the Sr. Strategist, Media Relations:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in journalism, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Proficiency in journalism and public relations, with strong news writing and editing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including mastery of English spelling, grammar, and usage.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to build and maintain media relationships.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.