Media Relations Specialist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the media relations specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for consultation to members of the USC Gould School of Law on media engagement, op-eds, press releases; coordinates interviews between law school faculty and media.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Actively builds and maintains a network of internal and external relationships at the local, regional and state level with regional internal leaders and media and other key external allies, and colleagues in government and industry
• Has solid understanding of stakeholder engagement practices, thinks broadly across all audiences and applies communications expertise to deliver/lead/support stakeholder engagement in Massachusetts
• Proven abilities to work collaboratively within a team and cross-departmentally
• History of successfully implementing public relations campaigns and initiatives
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging public relations issues and trends
• Proven experience with providing effective counsel on critical public relations issues
• Strong knowledge of U.S. media, with proven track record of placements in top news media
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills, with mastery of AP Style

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the Assistant Director in all media outreach activities: developing press materials; pitching stories; promoting faculty research and expertise.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Basic knowledge of photo and video editing software (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Builds strong and effective relationships with local media
• Supports news and social media goals, objectives and tactics which are measurable and repeatable
• Credible and articulate, with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skillsCreative thinker and innovator
• Opportunity to work with Global Fortune’s 500 companies
• Knowledge of the Marketing and Media disciplines
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and levels of management
• Willingness to take on new opportunities as needed

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the media relations specialist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to UNICEF’s office for press conferences, media briefings, inviting journalists to events and organizing press field trips and other types of events.

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 proactively pitching to the media resulting in positive coverage
• Knowledge of both federal contracting preferred
• Creative approach to pitch/story development
• Manage key media relationships across markets and with trade media
• Respond to media inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner
• Maximize earned media opportunities in both traditional news and all relevant social media platforms, tracking the benefits of these efforts to drive awareness and business goals
• Manage agencies in markets to support company initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including executives, to ensure successful collaboration

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

Previously, I was responsible for relevant insight and input into existing and emerging media opportunities (through awareness of available media and marketing services vendors).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Maintain a leadership role on project teams
• Previous professional writing experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of media relations and basic understanding government affairs
• Strong relationships with media in Oklahoma
• Experience in the energy sector strongly preferred
• Background in media relations including experience with managing media trainings, story placement, outreach and interviews
• Advanced proficiency in writing
• Knowledge of current communications, marketing and higher education trends and new technology

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the media relations specialist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the Media Relations team and cross-functional department leaders, particularly in relation to Marriott News Center and distribution of press releases and company-wide announcements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including proficiency in Associated Press writing style
• Comfort with content management systems, website management, web-based databases
• Experience developing effective messaging tailored to audiences
• Some experience with editing, publishing and design tools and applications
• Diplomacy, poise and confidence in representing the office with colleagues, media and the public
• Initiative and judgment to solve problems independently
• Unyielding commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid organizational, communications and customer service skills