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Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Director join our growing Earned Media team! This role can be remote, TX, Carmel, IN, remote FL, remote TN, or remote PA. What you'll do: * Work directly ...

Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

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  • PTO

Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media (Corporate Clients) Do you instinctively know which stories will break through and which reporters will care? Are you energized by helping organizations ...

Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media (Corporate Clients) Do you instinctively know which stories will break through and which reporters will care? Are you energized by helping organizations ...

Senior Manager, Earned Media

Carmel, IN ยท On-site

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Lead broad-based earned media workstreams and manage internal and external client expectations * Maintain core relationships with reporters by meeting regularly and sharing learnings with teams and ...

Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media (Corporate Clients) Do you instinctively know which stories will break through and which reporters will care? Are you energized by helping organizations ...

Account Director, Earned Media Strategy

New York, NY ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Earned Media Account Director, Earned Media, Financial Services The Weber Shandwick team is seeking an Account Director of Earned Media with exceptional earned strategy and media relations prowess to ...

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How much do earned media jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for earned media in the United States is $49.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.36 and $51.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Earned Media vs Public Relations Specialist?

AspectEarned MediaPublic Relations Specialist
CredentialsTypically no specific credentials required, but experience in media or communications helpsOften holds a degree in communications, PR, or related fields
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, online platforms, social media channelsCorporate offices, PR agencies, media firms
Industry UsageUsed across marketing, advertising, and media industriesPrimarily in PR, marketing, and corporate communications

Earned Media refers to publicity gained through organic efforts like media coverage, social shares, or influencer mentions. Public Relations Specialists actively manage and generate such media coverage through strategic communication and relationship-building. While Earned Media is the result of PR efforts, the PR Specialist is the professional who plans and executes these strategies to secure media attention.

What is earned media?

Earned media refers to publicity gained through organic means rather than paid advertising or owned channels. It includes mentions in news articles, shares on social media, word-of-mouth recommendations, reviews, and influencer coverage. Earned media is valuable because it typically comes from third parties, making it more credible and influential with audiences. Businesses often seek to generate earned media by creating newsworthy stories, engaging with the public, and building strong relationships with journalists and influencers.

How does an earned media professional typically collaborate with other departments within a company?

Earned Media professionals frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with PR, marketing, and content teams to amplify brand messaging and secure media coverage. They often coordinate with subject matter experts to develop compelling story angles and work closely with social media managers to extend the reach of earned placements. This collaboration ensures that campaigns are cohesive and that earned media efforts are aligned with broader organizational goals. Regular communication and strategic planning with these teams are essential for maximizing the impact of earned media initiatives.

What are some examples of earned media?

Earned media refers to publicity gained through promotional efforts other than paid advertising, such as media coverage, press mentions, influencer endorsements, customer reviews, and social media shares. Media relations and content creation skills are important for professionals working in earned media roles to secure and manage these opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in earned media, and why are they important?

To excel in Earned Media, you need expertise in public relations, content strategy, media outreach, and analytics, often supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, PR platforms like Cision or Meltwater, and social listening systems is typically required. Outstanding communication, creativity, relationship-building, and adaptability are vital soft skills for securing media placements and responding to trends. These abilities ensure effective brand visibility, reputation management, and successful engagement with target audiences.
More about Earned Media jobs
Infographic showing various Earned Media job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,999 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Senior Manager, Earned Media

Real Chemistry

Carmel, IN โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Directorย joinย our growingย Earned Mediaย team!ย 

This role can be remote, TX, Carmel, IN, remote FL, remote TN, or remote PA.

Whatย you'llย do:ย 

  • Work directly with a variety of clients in the biotech and pharma spaces to manage media strategy,ย executionย and related internal/external mediaย expectationsย 
  • May serve as day-to-day client contact for media needs on select accounts and as a strong #2 onย othersย 
  • Manage and own media engagement with local, trade and some national & top-tier media/journalistsย 
  • Track and prepare media outreach summaries/updates for internal teams andย clientsย 
  • Support organic and new business development efforts (i.e.ย media research, slide preparation support, etc.) and actively contribute to new business decks, along with smaller-scale presentationsย representingย earned mediaย teamย 
  • Manage media projects byย anticipatingย challenges,ย maintainingย media budgets, and collaborating with cross functionalย teamsย 
  • Lead broad-based earned media workstreams and manage internal and external clientย expectationsย 
  • Maintain core relationships with reporters by meeting regularly and sharing learnings with teams andย clientsย 
  • Serve as knowledge relationship manager for key sponsored content outlets (STAT, etc.) and share information moreย widelyย 
  • Responsible for providing integrated, 360-degree PESOย thinkingย 
  • Collaborate with the analytics and influencer teams toย identifyย influencers to engage andย activateย 
  • Accountable for training junior staff on Real Chemistry processes,ย responsibilitiesย and the healthcare media landscapeย 
  • Integrate and collaborate with cross-functional leaders, understand cross-functionalย capabilitiesย and motivate cross-functionalย teamwork(social, paid, search, and analytics teams)ย 
  • Set clear performanceย objectivesย andย utilizeย all management tools to communicate alignment and performanceย measuresย 
  • Embodies and incorporates Real Chemistry Core Valuesย 

This position is a perfect fit for you if:ย 

  • Our Company values -Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve AlwaysandAccountability with an "I"- really speak to you.ย 
  • You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we.ย We'reย always evolving.ย 
  • You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.ย 
  • You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.ย 

What you should have:ย 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experienceย 
  • High-level understanding of how PESO plays out in today's modern mediaย worldย 
  • Excellent project management skills, including solid attention toย detailย 
  • Highly effective organizational,ย writtenย and verbal communication skillsย 
  • Ability to juggle multiple assignments with ease andย flexibilityย 
  • Can effectively and confidently present to internal and external audiences in a variety of waysย 
  • Understands how toย maintainย media budgets and mediaย scopesย 
  • Demonstrates deep understanding of the integrated media landscape as well as related firm resources (notably analytics)ย 
  • Experience with medical meeting support and orchestrating regulatoryย milestonesย 
  • Thought leadership and sponsored contentย experienceย 
  • Able to plan projects and proactively delegate responsibility, communicating deadlinesย clearlyย