Job Description

Your Roles and Responsibilities:- Develop and nurture relationships with relevant media; day-to-day contact to pitch stories and generate coverage- Candidates should be proactive and result-oriented. Should be able to spot opportunities for clients on his/her own without external push- Take a brief from a client, assess and recommend media opportunities- Track media movements, event participation and speaker opportunities for clients- Be able to advise clients and the team on the latest trends in media- Prepare first draft of pitch notes, opinion articles, press releases, case studies, quotes, reports, etc. in a timely manner- Handle press conferences, media invites, attendance, and follow-ups- Collate and report media coverage, monthly reports and coverage dossiers to the client along with analysis and recommendations on next steps- Be able to put together research and ideas for proposals and pitchesHow We'd Expect You To Split Your Time:Very thoughtfully. But here's an indicative split as a guide:- Client Relationship Management: 40%- Media Relations: 50%- New Business Development: 10%What You'll Need (must-haves for the role)- 0-1 years of relevant experience in sectors like technology, technology-led social impact- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills- Highly organized and solution-oriented- Detail-oriented and able to prioritize- Self-starter and able to work efficiently under pressureWhat Would Be Nice to Have:- Master's degree in Journalism/Mass Communications/Public Affairs/Public Relations- Experience managing large account portfolios- Ability to integrate social media into PR plans- Freshly brewed coffee-making skills. But don't worry, we won't judge you for it. (ref:updazz.com)