Media Relations Specialist (Remote USA or Sunny San Diego)

Are you a media junkie? Do you love a good story and creating them?

Then, this is your moment to crush it.

This is the gig for those that who love the thrill of pitching top-tier business media, writing a timely blog post and managing client PR & communications campaigns. Pitching the Bloomberg or TechCrunch? No problem. Searching and networking for the next great speaking opportunity for a client? Of course! You live to see your clients featured in the spotlight. KCD PR is hiring a full-time Media Relations Specialist for a remote/hybrid (San Diego) or remote role (with some travel to San Diego!) with our growing (and Forbes best in the USA ranked) communications agency specializing in the financial, fintech and emerging technology industries (blockchain, Web3, cybersecurity). This position works directly on story ideation, media relations outreach and project management support for our diverse roster of clients across the nation in emerging categories like fintech, AI, SaaS, cybersecurity and blockchain.

This position promises to offer an exciting, fast-paced work environment, access to clients and the opportunity to grow within the firm. You will be working with a smart, friendly group of adults who love what they do and appreciate our collaborative and flexible culture. Expect being invigorated with exciting clients shaping the face of the technology and financial ecosystems. Plus we're cool people who enjoy celebrate our successes and rolling up our sleeves to help each other!

What You Will Be Doing at KCD PR:

Supporting our account teams with outstanding media relations and story ideation and be part of the idea and research process
Drafting creative pitches and working closely with business media who are writing/covering stories that impact financial services and technology
Securing coverage for clients across all types of business media and working closely with clients on shaping company positioning
Leading research activities and ongoing management of media contacts and conference and award calendar for industry events
Partnering with other KCD PR team members on content creation and support of social media and client events
Key role on agency marketing initiatives – creating company newsletter, blog content and digital PR and marketing campaigns
Creating press releases, fact sheets and various other press materials
Strategizing on public relations and marketing goals and objectives
Utilizing social media platforms to promote client news/events updating/creating pages for clients, web content revisions for client web sites

Does This Sound Like You?

(*Must meet all criteria*) Candidates with previous experience working in related roles in the financial services and technology industry will be given priority.

No recent graduates will be considered as established media relationships are required.

At least 3+ Years previous PR or marketing agency experience (with technology and/or financial services clients)
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Communications, Marketing, Finance, Business or related field)
You have proven skills of integrating and leveraging social media programs, print and broadcast media to heighten client exposure and visibility and can speak to your results
You have a strong knowledge and intellectual curiosity around the financial and technology markets and know the trends, opportunities and challenges that face many of the agency’s clients
You’re a communication guru and have a strong portfolio of writing (creative and strategic) and possess a healthy network of media contacts that have helped garner impressive results
Superior, proven written and oral communication skills and an obsession with detail-oriented results
Ability to speak with clients, participate on conference calls and maintain high level of professionalism and maintain confidentiality of client information

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on commensurate experience, bonus program for smart goal performance, 100% employer paid coverage for health, dental and vision plans. 401 (k) retirement plan with 100% company match and annual company profit sharing contributions, PTO plus paid company holidays and the week off from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day to recharge and be with family/friends, home office setup stipend, annual professional development stipend, crypto investment company matching program, travel to warm locations for conferences as well as our annual company retreat in San Diego (5-10%).

How to Apply:

Apply here and send your CV and tell us why you’re a great fit with KCD PR to careers@kcdpr.com. No calls please.

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