Associate Media Relations Strategist, Media

At M Booth, we produce award-winning, culturally-resonant, and buzz-worthy campaigns that move key audiences to action.

We are relentlessly passionate about our clients and their business, whether that means developing scrappy campaigns and content that breaks through, maximizing earned media to reach key audiences, leading in digital innovation, or unleashing insights that unlock ideas that win in the marketplace. And we have a bold belief that our work can and should contribute to an equitable world.

Our agency was born 40 years ago with entrepreneurial roots, a people-first culture, and a passion for creativity and innovation. As we look to the future, we believe Only the Bold will make a lasting impact and change. From culture to creative, in today’s world BOLD moves everything we do.

We are a collaborative mid-sized agency with an immediate opportunity for an Associate Media Relations Strategist or Media Relations Strategist to join our growing Media Relations team.

What You’ll Do

Support clients in a range of media verticals including, but not limited to, food, beverage, tech, fitness, CPG, home, beauty, and lifestyle.

Drive media coverage by pitching reporters and developing relationships with key media contacts, collaborating with broader media and account teams on progress.

Serve as day-to-day client contact, taking the lead in ongoing communications regarding earned media with clients.

Lead internal meetings and manage media deliverables, collaborating with broader media and account teams.

Oversee team(s) across the planning and execution of media initiatives and review work products of more junior team members.

Curate media strategies for activations and tentpole projects, as well as spearhead news engine programming year-round.

Understand client programming and participate in brainstorming and strategy recommendations to develop proactive, media-first ideas.

Draft press materials, pitches, media lists, audits, etc.

Monitor and track media coverage.

Lead portions of new business opportunities as needed.

Keep agency and clients abreast of trends and opportunities.

Proactively bring media opportunities to the agency and generate both volume of placements and strong client/brand messaging in stories.

Participate in M Booth Media Team workstreams.

What You’ll Bring

2-4 years of experience on an account and on the agency side

Bachelor’s Degree

Understanding of earned media relations and relationships with key contacts across a range of industries and specialties

Ability to work independently and multi-task in a team-oriented environment

Creative, strategic thinking skills

Strong attention to detail

Positive and flexible attitude

Solution-oriented mindset

Advanced writing, editing, and research ability

What We’ll Bring

Here are a few highlights of the benefits we offer at M Booth:

A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanity

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

A 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays

Additional perks: Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter Benefits

Salary: $66,000-$80,000
(New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.)

Location: Remote or in the New York office

Our Flexible Work Policy

We believe that our best work happens in a hybrid working environment.

If you are in the NYC (or commutable surrounding distance) hub, we want to see you in person 2 days a week. That could mean in our office, in our client’s office, on the road with them, or attending an industry event.

For those outside the NYC hub, you will be asked to be in person too. Examples include client meetings, events, or team meetings. There will also be in-person opportunities for you to connect with others who live in your hub to collaborate and work together.

Remote Work Eligibility:
Applicants can work remotely from the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington D.C.

M Booth & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
All candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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