Media Relations Coordinator / PR Assistant

About Us

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of media relations and public relations campaigns.
• Research relevant journalists, editors, publications, influencers, media outlets, and industry contacts.
• Maintain accurate media contact databases, distribution lists, coverage records, and communication histories.
• Assist with drafting press releases, media alerts, briefing notes, pitches, talking points, announcements, and other PR materials.
• Coordinate media outreach and follow up professionally with journalists and relevant media contacts.
• Monitor media coverage, industry news, competitor activity, and relevant conversations across digital and traditional channels.
• Track brand mentions, press opportunities, interviews, articles, features, and other media placements.
• Coordinate interviews, press meetings, media briefings, product launches, events, and other PR activities.
• Prepare briefing documents, background information, spokesperson materials, and media kits.
• Support communication with journalists, influencers, partners, event organizers, and external PR agencies.
• Assist with social-media and digital communication activities to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Coordinate internal approvals for public statements, announcements, and media materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of professional experience in PR, media relations, communications, journalism, marketing communications, or a similar role is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong copywriting, editing, proofreading, research, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong understanding of media relations, press outreach, PR campaigns, and brand communications.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and professional communication style when dealing with journalists, partners, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Experience using media databases, CRM platforms, social-media tools, content-management systems, and productivity software.
• Ability to manage multiple PR activities, deadlines, media requests, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to identify relevant news and media opportunities.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and understanding of confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time working hours with a fully remote work arrangement.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work on media relations, PR campaigns, brand communications, events, and digital initiatives.
• Exposure to journalists, publications, influencers, corporate communications, reputation management, and integrated marketing.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous training in public relations, media strategy, and communications.
• A creative, collaborative environment where clear communication, storytelling, professionalism, accuracy, and strong media relationships are highly valued.