Media Relations Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the media relations manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for continuity of management for the department of media relations by assuming the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Media Relations during absences or when directed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with new technologies
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal skills
• Established relationships and UK media contacts network, including business and progressive industry communities
• Proven record of developing and launching media and entertainment properties
• Experience leading corporate events, tours, festivals, theatre, sports and other experience concepts
• Knowledge of public relations media best practices
• Proven track record designing and executing successful PR campaigns
• Strong existing relations with key US media and influencers

In response to your job posting for media relations manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support in the development and implementation of communication plans (target audience strategy, media relations, collateral material).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good knowledge and understanding of the bank, its people, products and services is an asset
• Support the Retail Products and Segments business led by Matt Hammerstein and his leadership team covering current accounts, FX, insurance, unsecured lending and our mass customer segments
• To communicate Barclays UK messages and seek opportunities to deliver positive stories which reinforce Barclays’ reputation drivers
• To ensure that key reputational issues impacting Barclays UK are effectively managed in the media
• Deliver our PR strategy to support the Retail Products and Segments business
• Work with the BUK Media Relations Director to manage crisis/issues communications when issues have the potential to impact Barclays reputation
• Sound knowledge of the Barclays UK businesses
• Willingness to work with and manage both inside resources and outside agency resources

I would like to submit my application for the media relations manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for coordination of all publicity and communications for the Department of Athletics, including media relations and media training for student-athletes and coaches.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience building and executing community relations strategies, fostering relationships, executing plans and measuring results
• Serve as local subject matter expert on media environment and collaborate with the Marcom and media agency to align media plans with local dynamics
• Serve as local point person for market specific initiatives such as product launches, offer trials and localize marketing programs
• Experience with public speaking both to internal and external groups
• Experience in Marketing, Communications, Customer/Public Relations or the equivalent
• High level of political savvy, diplomacy and influencing skills
• Comfortable dealing with media in positive and adverse situations and possessing a steady hand and head during crisis
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for hands-on content development for presentations, news releases, talking points, Q&As, key messages, organizational change messages, video scripts, web content

In response to your job posting for media relations manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance from a media relations viewpoint in preparing, reviewing, revising and approving all public statements and speeches, media scripts and articles prepared by Company employees.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively under deadlines, breaking news, changing news and competing priorities
• Familiarity with the AP Styleguide is strongly preferred
• Strong relationships with business and relevant industry vertical reporters and editors
• Flexibility to handle time-sensitive needs, which can occur outside normal business hours
• Exceptional standards of excellence and professionalism
• Modest travel anticipated
• Significant experience in media relations/corporate communications (corporate or agency experience preferred)
• Broad knowledge of key issues and trends in and affecting the technology and business process outsourcing industries

I would like to submit my application for the media relations manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance from a media relations perspective in preparing, reviewing, revising and approving, all public statements and speeches, media scripts and articles prepared by Eversource New Hampshire employees.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Support the preparation of communications materials and briefings for Group business leaders on a wide range of issues
• Identify potential reputational issues that could impact the business and work with appropriate colleagues to minimise impact
• Developing specific PR campaigns and issues management plans
• Develop relationships with other media relevant to Barclays Group, managing the interface with the media and handling requests for information
• Provide exceptional stakeholder support that builds trust in the working relationship, confidence in our expertise and a positive reputation for the wider communications team
• Good understanding and working experience of all media (including social media) and how to influence journalists across all media
• Understanding of the structures and roles across the Barclays Group
• Understanding of public policy and regulatory environment in which Barclays operates