Media Relations Specialist

Reporting to the VP Director of Media Relations and Corporate Communications, the Media Relations Specialist is focused on internal communications, social media campaigns and graphics, digital communications, media coverage monitoring, and website content management efforts on behalf of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., one of the nation’s largest real estate and investment management companies. Candidates will be comfortable working in a team environment with executives at all levels to help develop messaging and communicate it to the marketplace via focused media campaigns, including press releases, pitching and building relationships with key members of the media, as well as maintaining content on the corporate website. The role also includes management of internal employee communications, ensuring all employees are informed of key business developments and accomplishments.

NOTE: Please submit a cover letter or writing sample with your application.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Write press releases, thought leadership pieces, website copy and social media content and manage media campaigns, including speaking engagements, for Inland member companies
• Source news opportunities and pitch stories/executives to the media
• Manage and write internal communications efforts
• Create and assist with Inland’s digital presence, social media campaigns and initiatives
• Compose internal employee weekly news postings
• Copywriting and proofing internal/external communication materials
• Update content on the corporate website
• Manage the coordination of awards and rankings for Inland member companies
• Assist the Director of Media Relations and Vice President of Media Relations

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations or related field, preferably in either the commercial real estate or the commercial real estate investment industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Relations, Communications, Business or related field
• Must have strong writing, proofing and editing abilities; experience in commercial real estate, finance and investments a plus
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and complete a project from start-to-finish
• Knowledge of AP style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively.
• Comfortable working with all levels of employees and executives
• Familiarity with Hubspot and Drupal
• Familiarity with national press release distribution services such as Business Wire
• Familiarity with media databases such as Cision/Meltwater/Axios
• Experience with Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Canva
• Familiarity with basic HTML a plus
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Annual Base Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.  

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.
 
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We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.   
 
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