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Corgan

Media Relations Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Corgan is seeking a Media Relations Specialist with 6-8 years of experience to join our team in Dallas and conduct external communications and media engagement for our firm. This role requires ...

Corgan

Media Relations Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Corgan is seeking a Media Relations Specialist with 6-8 years of experience to join our team in Dallas and conduct external communications and media engagement for our firm. This role requires ...

Corgan

Media Relations Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Corgan is seeking a Media Relations Specialist with 6-8 years of experience to join our team in Dallas and conduct external communications and media engagement for our firm. This role requires ...

Walker Sands

Media Relations Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$2K/wk

Our media relations specialists are responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing pitches, writing press releases and preparing contributed articles. You should have superb writing skills ...

City of Hampton

Media Relations Manager

Hampton, VA

$53K - $58K/yr

Develop and implement media relations and communications strategies. Pitch Hampton stories to national, regional, travel, and sports media outlets. Build relationships with journalists, travel ...

Cato Institute

Media Relations Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$75K - $120K/yr

Description The Cato Institute seeks a strategic, proactive, and highly organized Media Relations Manager to help drive national media engagement for one of the world's leading public policy ...

Cato Institute

Media Relations Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

This position reports to the Associate Director of Media Relations and works closely with scholars, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Publications, Digital, and external media partners. This is a ...

Cato Institute

Media Relations Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

The Cato Institute seeks a strategic, proactive, and highly organized Media Relations Manager to help drive national media engagement for one of the world's leading public policy organizations. This ...

Food and Water Watch

Media Relations Officer

New York, NY · On-site

$58K - $70K/yr

Media Relations Officer Food & Water Watch is seeking a new communications professional to join our Media and Public Relations team to help implement creative, ambitious media relations plans that ...

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How much do media relations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for media relations in the United States is $93,829.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are the Qualifications to Get a Job in Media Relations?

The qualifications that you need to start a career in media relations include an understanding of the media and journalism and a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related subject. Most employers prefer a bachelor’s degree, though some may accept job experience instead. All media relations professionals need excellent communication and writing skills. You may wish to undertake an internship during your undergraduate studies to gain PR or social media experience. You can obtain professional certification from professional associations like the Public Relations Society of America.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Media Relations professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Media Relations professional, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, a background in public relations or communications, and experience in managing press interactions. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, press release distribution platforms, and CRM systems is typically required. Relationship-building, strategic thinking, and crisis management are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective message delivery, maintain a positive public image, and enable swift, composed responses during critical media situations.

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

AspectMedia RelationsPublic Relations Specialist
Primary FocusBuilding and maintaining relationships with media outletsManaging overall public image and communication strategies
Skills & CredentialsMedia outreach, communication, press release writingMedia relations, strategic communication, content creation
Work EnvironmentMedia events, press conferences, media outletsCorporate offices, PR agencies, client-facing roles
Industry UsageCommon in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectorsUsed across industries for brand management

Media Relations focuses specifically on engaging with media outlets to secure coverage, while Public Relations Specialists handle broader communication strategies to shape public perception. Both roles require strong communication skills and media knowledge but differ in scope and daily activities.

What are some common challenges faced in a Media Relations role, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Media Relations often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, handling crisis communications, and ensuring consistent messaging across various media channels. Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media outlets is crucial but can require persistent effort and proactive communication. Staying informed about media trends and being prepared to respond quickly to breaking news or misinformation helps navigate these challenges. Collaboration with internal teams, such as marketing and leadership, is essential to ensure alignment and deliver effective messaging.

What are media relations?

Media relations refers to the practice of building and maintaining positive relationships between an organization and members of the media, such as journalists, reporters, and news outlets. Professionals in this field are responsible for managing communications, distributing press releases, coordinating interviews, and ensuring accurate representation of their organization in the media. The goal is to generate favorable coverage, handle crisis situations, and support the organization's reputation through effective interaction with the press.
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Infographic showing various Media Relations job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,829 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

Media Relations Manager

International Motors, LLC

Lisle, IL • On-site

$104K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

International Motors rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

207th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Position Overview
This is an exciting time to join International as we accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility across North America and globally with our TRATON GROUP colleagues. We are transforming from a supplier of trucks and buses to a provider of complete and sustainable transport solutions.
We have a great opportunity for a Media Relations Manager to join our team.
This role sits within the Communications & Brand team and will support building an earned media function. As the company transforms into a digitally enabled, solutions-led organization, we need someone who can tell that story to folks who can help amplify it and don't yet have International on their radar.
The ideal candidate will be able to act as both a player and a coach. They will manage our PR agency relationship and also be in the trenches: building journalist relationships, pitching stories and landing national, regional and trade coverage on behalf of International. They will have thrived in a fast-paced agency or corporate environment and be adept at building collaborative relationships across functional areas. They will be an excellent listener and communicator who has meticulous writing skills and a creative, optimistic mindset.
This is a full-time position based in Lisle, Illinois.
Responsibilities
  • Execute a proactive media relations strategy
  • Establish International as a credible voice in conversations about commercial transportation's digital and sustainable future
  • Actively pitch and place stories, while building and maintaining direct relationships with journalists and influencers
  • Develop thought leadership bylines and placements
  • Write and edit press releases, media advisories, pitches, and messaging and briefing documents
  • Manage the announcement calendar and coordinate with the broader Communications & Brand team
  • Own the day-to-day management of the external PR agency
  • Set the agency's priorities, review their work, and hold them accountable to coverage outcomes
  • Integrate agency work with the internal communications plan and content calendar
  • Serve as the internal expert on media landscape, journalist / influencer relationships and earned media strategy
  • Prepare spokespeople for media interactions - interview prep, messaging, Q&A development
  • Lead reactive media response, advise on and escalate red flag topics per protocol
  • Report monthly on coverage quality, message pull-through, and earned media contribution to business objectives

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of communications experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

OR
  • Master's degree and at least 3 years of communications experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

OR
  • At least 8 years of communications experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements
  • Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to think in narratives and understand what makes a story and how to connect company news to what journalists actually care about
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Experience as both a strategic partner and a doer
  • Understanding that media relations is relationship-building
  • Ability to work at multiple speeds
  • Demonstrated track record of placements in outlets like WSJ, Bloomberg, Fast Company, CNBC, or comparable business press
  • Experience in complex B2B companies or agencies serving them: manufacturing, technology, industrial, logistics, or adjacent sectors
  • Experience managing agency partners: setting direction, reviewing work, managing to outcomes
  • Understanding of LLM search and AI-era PR strategy
  • Comfortable operating at the executive level: prepping spokespeople, building relationships with senior leaders, presenting outcomes to leadership
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
  • 7-10 years of media relations experience, with at least 3 years in a role focused on business, technology, or B2B press
  • Agency side experience
  • Strong writing skills

Benefits and Compensation
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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