Media Relations Specialist

Walker Sands • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Walker Sands is looking for a talented PR professional to join our team as a media relations specialist out of our Seattle office - hybrid. Our Media Relations Specialists are responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing pitches, writing press releases and preparing contributed articles. You should have superb writing skills and an interest in conducting web research. You must have an obsession with grammar and the ability to take mediocre writing and make it stronger. If typos jump off the page at you, it is a good sign. We would like you to have a strong interest in the media, trends, and what constitutes a good story. If you are a news addict and a journalist wannabe, you'll do well here. As part of our media relations staff, you will work on a small team for clients that specialize in B2B technology. You must be able to think on your feet and change gears quickly.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience in public relations
• Superb writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment remotely and in-person
• Strong ability to prioritize and multitask
• Positive attitude in a deadline-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Interest in conducting web research
• Obsession with grammar and ability to improve writing
• Strong interest in the media, trends, and what constitutes a good story
• Ability to think on your feet and change gears quickly

Responsibilities

• Developing media lists
• Conceptualizing pitches
• Writing press releases
• Preparing contributed articles

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Mental health resources
• Pet insurance
• Fertility benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Access to financial planning services
• Flexible PTO
• 8 paid holidays
• Half-day summer Fridays
• A week off between Christmas and New Year
• Milestone Sabbatical (two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift after five years)
• Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers
• Policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges
• Clear career paths
• Mentorship programs
• Learning events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees