Media Relations Specialist

Role Overview

• Research media trends, competitive news, and emerging topics to inform media strategy and uncover story opportunities.
• Provide media relations and pitching support across the FICO Software business, maintaining an always-on approach with journalists.
• Build and maintain media lists; oversee agency media management and ensure alignment on outreach priorities.
• Manage the speakership and conference pipeline, guiding the external agency in evaluating and recommending opportunities.
• Support the editorial calendar and content pipeline, contributing ideas and ensuring alignment with key narratives.
• Staff executive intake calls and develop media pitches; prepare spokespeople for interviews, events, and conferences.
• Handle inbound media inquiries, proactively pitch FICO news, and staff interviews as needed.
• Stay current on technology and industry trends to identify timely angles and position FICO in relevant conversations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications—preferably in B2B tech and/or financial services.
• Agency experience and existing relationships in the B2B tech/fintech space preferred.
• Outstanding project-management skills, with the ability to work with a broad team in different fields.
• Track record of developing and pitching innovative story ideas.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including professional writing abilities.
• Exceptional understanding of the media landscape and a working knowledge of how to engage reporters across financial, technology and business outlets.
• Familiarity with new media and emerging media platforms.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a willingness to grow and take ownership of projects.
• Highly adaptable and collaborative—approaches work with humility, a hands-on mindset, and a readiness to support the broader communications team across varied responsibilities, workstreams and regions.
• Demonstrates confidence to engage senior leaders, eager to learn and adapt
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth settings, balancing multiple priorities with agility and consistently delivering results amid shifting demands.

Benefits

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.