We are seeking a media savvy, high energy and team-oriented individual to generate local, national and industry media placements, using both traditional and online media, for the corporation and senior management. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing media relationships. You’ll work in Fairfax, VA as part of our marketing team. Superior media placement experience, solid writing skills and strong background/experience in financial services is highly desirable. Responsibilities: • Develop and identify media opportunities across print, broadcast and web to secure positive press placements. • Build and maintain press relations and outreach with business, trade and major consumer media, both traditional and online • Coordinate media interviews • Generate and maintain media lists • Provide key positioning and messaging by writing press releases and creating interview opportunities. • Develop content for internal and external websites and support branding and identity initiatives • Assist in content management of company’s various websites • Monitor and identify new media trends and provide insights that can enhance the visibility of the brand. The Media Relations Specialist reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and interacts with senior management. Required Skills: • Significant experience as an external media relations specialist in a corporate environment • Expertise creating, developing and pitching interview opportunities to the consumer media as well as financial press • Writing and distributing press releases under demanding deadlines • Proven ability to manage and grow media relationships • Demonstrated expertise with online media preferred • Demonstrated project management skills • Strong influencing/persuasion skills • Strong organizational skills / ability to multi-task • Detail-oriented • Team oriented and focused on getting the job done • Highly adaptable and flexible • Excellent communications skills • Proven writing, editing, and proofreading skills Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree: Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field • Minimum 5 years experience in media relations and/or public relations A comprehensive background check may be conducted on applicants for this position. Location: Fairfax, VA Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc