CareerPlan

Associate Media Relations Director

ChicagoFull-time$85k–$106k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead national media relations for complex B2B technology and services companies, securing Tier 1 coverage and coaching managers.

Role type

Associate Media Relations Director (Agency)

Builds

Earned media campaigns and brand visibility for B2B clients

Domain

B2B Technology and Services

Required skills

National media relations strategy, Tier 1 media placement, people management, executive media training, new business development, B2B industry knowledge, media monitoring tools, AI-driven media research

Preferred skills

Agency experience, established relationships with national reporters and editors

Technologies

Media monitoring platforms, media databases, AI tools for media research and analysis

Responsibilities

Develop proactive media strategies for national business and technology outlets; Personally lead high-priority media outreach to secure Tier 1 coverage; Manage, coach, and develop Media Relations Managers; Provide strategic counsel and prepare executives for media opportunities; Develop media strategies for new business pitches; Collaborate with Social, Content, Paid, and SEO/GEO teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities