Media Relations Specialist

Daviselen AdvertisingSeattle, WA
19hRemote

About The Position

Davis Elen Public Relations is seeking a high-impact Media Relations Specialist for a year-long, part-time contract dedicated to the McDonald’s account. This role is for a dedicated "earned media engine"—someone who lives for the thrill of the pitch, maintains deep-seated journalist relationships, and understands the unique landscape of Food & Beverage and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). This role supports all Davis Elen PR markets for McDonald's, including the Pacific Northwest and the Mid-Atlantic (Philadelphia and the DMV). The Role Status:Part-Time Contract (1-Year Duration) Location:100% Remote (Candidates preferred in SoCal, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Philadelphia, or DC) Reports to:Influencer Director Focus:McDonald's Earned Media, Community Story Sourcing, and Crisis Support

Requirements

  • Portfolio Requirement: Candidates must provide a portfolio or case studies demonstrating successful earned media placements, creative pitch examples, and storytelling prowess.
  • F&B & Community Expertise: Deep understanding of the Food & Beverage media landscape and experience highlighting corporate social responsibility (CSR) or non-profit collaborations.
  • Master Storyteller: A proven ability to identify the "human" element in a corporate initiative and the writing skills to pitch it successfully to diverse media outlets.
  • Market Knowledge: Proven experience pitching media in the PNW (Seattle/Portland) and/or the Mid-Atlantic (Philly/DC) regions.
  • Crisis Experience: Comfortable assisting in high-stakes environments and maintaining brand voice during reputational challenges.
  • Tool Kit: Well-versed in relationship management and reporting tools. Preference for those with experience in Sprout Influencer and Cohley, though comparable PR software proficiency is accepted.

Responsibilities

  • Community & Philanthropic Story Mining: Proactively source stories from our Owner/Operators regarding their local community engagement, non-profit partnerships (including RMHC), and charitable initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying the "heart" behind the business.
  • Multicultural Storytelling: Apply a multicultural lens to all story sourcing and crafting, ensuring our earned media efforts authentically represent and reach the diverse communities McDonald's serves.
  • Creative Narrative Development: Transform brand initiatives and charitable acts into compelling pitches. You don’t just send press releases; you create hooks that align with food trends, local news cycles, and human-interest segments.
  • Earned Media Generation: Lead the charge in securing high-quality coverage across national, regional, and trade outlets. You are solely responsible for meeting earned media KPIs for the McDonald's business.
  • Media Architecture: Build and leverage a "gold-standard" media list spanning Food & Beverage, lifestyle, business, and multicultural press across West Coast and Mid-Atlantic markets.
  • Crisis Management Support: Act as a critical media relations secondary during sensitive issues, assisting in managing inbound inquiries and maintaining brand reputation.
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