Walker Sands Communications
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Walker Sands is a full service communications firm specializing in advertising, marketing, public relations and Internet marketing.
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Our offerings include strategic counsel, positioning workshops, product launches, media relations, media training, press tours, corporate communications, crisis management, investor relations, industry analyst relations, events, speaking opportunities, and awards.
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We are assembling a growing roster of satisfied clients -- large Fortune 500 corporations, startups, fast-growing high-technology companies, professional service firms, business associations and nonprofit organizations.
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About Us

Media Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and write pitches, press releases, and contributed articles to solicit placements for Walker Sands clients
  • Build and maintain media databases
  • Maintain working relationships with target members of press community
  • Help coordinate follow-up with media contacts
Experience Required
  • Minimum of two years experience in public relations
Education Required
  • BA/BS
Skills Required
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Superb writing and editing skills
  • Ability to quickly assimilate and communicate new ideas
  • Creative ability to develop new story ideas
  • Strong computer skills: Office and internet searching, basic HTML a plus
  • Organization and time management skills
Reporting Structure
  • Reports to Account Executive
Career Path

 

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