Strategic Media Relations Coordinator

Blaze Media; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaze Media is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the company’s media relations and external communications across its brands, shows, talent, and corporate initiatives.

The role focuses on identifying media opportunities, securing strategic appearances for Blaze hosts, and coordinating outreach from idea to execution. You will work with leadership, marketing, editorial teams, producers and talent.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in media relations, journalism, or related field.
• Strong understanding of the news cycle and media operations.
• Proactive, creative and resourceful with relationship-building.
• Excellent writing, editing, research and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience securing media appearances and bookings.
• Existing media relationships are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue timely media opportunities for Blaze personalities, executives, and shows.
• Source guests for Blaze shows and secure appearances.
• Develop and execute outreach to secure appearances on external media platforms.
• Manage inbound and outbound media opportunities from outreach through booking and follow-up.
• Build and leverage relationships with journalists, producers, podcasters, editors and talent reps.
• Monitor news and media coverage to identify timely opportunities and inform outreach.
• Draft and edit media pitches, press materials and talking points.
• Track placements, bookings, audience reach and media impact.
• Support publicity around new shows, talent announcements, partnerships and events.

Skills

Media relations

Journalism

Talent booking

Broadcast

Communications

Writing

Editing

Research

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Blaze Media is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the company’s media relations and external communications across its brands, shows, talent, and corporate initiatives.

The role focuses on identifying media opportunities, securing strategic appearances for Blaze hosts, and coordinating outreach from idea to execution. You will work with leadership, marketing, editorial teams, producers and talent.