Senior Media Relations Specialist - Consumer Markets

Expert storytelling. Diversity of perspective. Authenticity. Results. H+K Strategies is a team of smart, strategic communications professionals looking for a talented Senior Media Specialist to join our Consumer Sector, focused on national consumer and lifestyle media outreach on behalf of a globally influential roster of consumer clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in media relations, leveraging your top-tier national media relationships to secure high-impact placements for clients and educate your network colleagues about best-in-class media relations strategies and tactics.

What you’ll be doing:

• Serving as the primary consumer media relations specialist for our portfolio globally influential clients in the consumer sector, including an audio streaming client 
• Leading day-to-day media programs on behalf of these brands, utilizing brand partnerships and assets to craft compelling narratives and secure top-tier consumer/lifestyleas well as morning broadcast media coverage 
• Identifying proactive storytelling moments that align with brand priorities 
• Developing strong relationships with client contacts, building trust and providing counsel on media relations strategy 
• Successfully executing media relations programs by leveraging your strong network of top-tier journalists across national broadcast, print and online outlets 
• Continue expanding your network of media on a regular basis, initiating conversations and garnering direct insights from media contacts to share with clients 
• Serving as a point of quality control, reviewing and editing written materials/pitches to ensure high quality and precision in client deliverables 
• Exercising your creativity and strategic thinking in account management and planning 
• Working closely with junior team members to help them develop strong media relations skills including pitch development, media outreach and follow-up and coverage tracking 
• Generating fresh ideas for programs, events and media outreach that parallel our client objectives 
• Contributing creativity, passion and expertise to an entrepreneurial team environment where everyone’s voice is heard, highly valued and rewarded 
• Understanding the ever-evolving media landscape and continuously providing updates to key clients on media moves, publisher/outlet news and the media landscape overall

What you’ll need to get here:

• Undergraduate degree
• 8+years’ experience working in strategic communications and public relations; agency experience preferred 
• Experience developing and executing large-scale consumer brand media strategy; entertainment, consumer-tech and/or consumer packaged goods experience a major plus; ability to work effectively on integrated teams 
• Robust and current network of media relationships in the entertainment/consumer/lifestyle space; national broadcast and entertainment media connections a must 
• Client service leader with the ability to ensure client satisfaction through world-class service and program results 
• Proven track record of success securing top-tier, high-impact coverage on behalf of large, global consumer brands 
• Superb writing and editing skills across a variety of platforms with a keen eye for detail and love of the written word 
• Skilled storyteller able to ideate strong client narratives that capture attention and communicate a clear brand message 
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work with quality and efficiency 
• Professionalism, poise and confidence working with both client contacts and internal client leaders and executives 
• Passion, integrity and excitement for the H+K brand

What else is in it for you?

• Competitive benefits package—including healthy vacation allotment, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision support), fitness reimbursement, your birthday off and more 
• A career working with and influencing aglobal consumer brandswithin an integrated team 
• Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking,trainingand mentoring to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best