FlexJobs is hiring! You may already know this, but we have a fantastic team of folks who work flexible hours from home offices across the country to help us provide the best job search experience available for people looking for remote, part-time, freelance, and other flexible jobs.

About the Role

The PR & Media Coordinator will work directly with the Manager of PR & Media and play a key role supporting and executing the company's overall PR plan. Candidates interested in applying for this role must be extermely organized and detail-oriented, comfortable juggling multiple assignments, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills Required

Our ideal candidates will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English or a related field preferred.
• Have 3+ years of PR experience (ideally in an agency setting and/or the employment or online/internet space).
• Have familiarity with Vocus or a similar media database system.
• Be able to multitask effectively and efficiently.
• Have outstanding and professional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Enjoy “connecting the dots” when it comes to relationships and opportunities.
• Be detailoriented, highly organized, responsible, and ethical.
• Have a knack for research and an enjoyment for “finding a needle in the haystack”.
• Be happy and successful working independently, but also proactive when it comes to reaching out, brainstorming, and working with colleagues.
• Place a high value on the ability to work flexible hours, from your home office, and for a company you believe in!

Other Requirements

• You must have reliable highspeed Internet access, a fast computer, and phone access.
• Your work environment must be one in which you can really focus without distractions.
• You must be able to work at least 20-25 hours, spread evenly throughout the week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with media list development, editing and press release distribution using Vocus.
• Manage internal clip tracker through daily media monitoring.
• Analyze relevant media coverage and new studies to help develop expert source and trend story pitches.
• Identify and suggest new contacts, outlets and opportunities to feature FlexJobs and/or position its leaders.
• Manage the development of the editorial calendar.
• Research awards, conferences and speaking opportunities.
• Assist with administrative duties and organization projects as needed.