Journalist Outreach Specialist
United States
Full Time
2 hours ago
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Sales
About this role
Role Overview
- Media Pitching: Crafting compelling, tailored stories and pitching them to journalists, editors, and bloggers to secure placements.
- Relationship Management: Building and nurturing long-term relationships with journalists to improve future placement chances.
- Link Building & SEO: Securing backlinks from reputable media outlets to boost search engine authority.
- Follow-ups: Persistently following up on stories and opportunities in a professional manner.
Requirements
- Exceptional written English with a "pitchy" or persuasive tone.
- Proven track record of securing media placements and backlinks
- Previous experience in public relations, digital PR, or sales.
- Data-driven mindset (using reports, surveys, or insights to pitch stories)
- Familiarity with tools like Muck Rack, Prowly, Cision, BuzzStream, or Ahrefs.
- Ability to identify the right journalists and publications for specific niches.
- Persistence in the face of rejection or no response.
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed