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Media Relations
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Media relations is the practice of managing communication and building relationships between an organization and journalists, editors, and news outlets. Practitioners pitch story ideas, respond to press inquiries, write press releases, and coordinate interviews to secure favorable press coverage. It is a core function of public relations professionals seeking to shape how a company or individual is portrayed in the news.
Media Relations in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Air Education and Training Command
Full-time · Randolph, TX · $108,001 – $140,403
This is a senior public affairs role in the U.S. Air Force where you would lead communications strategy, manage media relations, and represent the organization to external stakeholders including elected officials, media, and civic groups. It suits experienced communications professionals comfortable working within government structures and handling sensitive defense-related messaging.
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VP, Communication
Replit
Full-time · Foster City, CA · $300,000 – $390,000 · Remote
Replit seeks a VP or Director of Communications to build and lead its communications function as the company scales into AI and enterprise markets. This role is for a strategic, creative leader who can develop compelling narratives around agentic software creation, manage media and analyst relations globally, and keep Replit prominent in conversations about AI, developer tools, and the future of work.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY RELATIONS)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii · $93,445 – $121,482
This federal public affairs role involves building community relationships and managing external communications for a Naval shipyard, including coordinating official visits, developing strategic outreach plans, and producing communications materials. It suits someone experienced in government or organizational public affairs who can work across military and civilian stakeholders.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Army National Guard Units
Indianapolis, IN · $62,297 – $80,991
This Indiana National Guard position develops and distributes communications about Guard activities, programs, and events to internal and external audiences through news releases, articles, and media engagement. It suits someone with writing and communications experience who can manage relationships with media, community groups, and government officials while keeping the public informed about military operations and initiatives.
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PROGRAM ANALYST
U.S. Marine Corps
Albany, GA · $61,722 – $80,243
This federal program analyst role supports marine corps communications strategy by researching audience behavior, managing internal communication systems, and preparing data-driven recommendations to improve messaging effectiveness. It suits someone comfortable with process analysis, social media trends, and coordinating multi-stakeholder communication initiatives in a military administrative environment.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Full-time · Minneapolis, MN · $97,582 – $126,859
This is a full-time civilian role managing public affairs and communications for an Air Force Reserve wing, involving media relations, community outreach, and internal information programs. The position requires prior public affairs or communications experience and carries a military reserve obligation as an Air Force officer.
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Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
Redding, California; Riverside, California; Lakewood, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; Boise, Idaho; Missoula, Montana; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah; Milwaukee, Wisconsin · $125,776 – $163,514
This Federal position leads strategic communications and outreach efforts for the Forest Service's fire and aviation management programs, coordinating with internal teams, media, and the public to support agency initiatives. It suits communicators with experience managing large-scale public information campaigns and the ability to navigate both government and external stakeholder relationships.
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Policy Communications Manager, Responsible Scaling, Security, and Governance
Menlo Ventures Portfolio
Full-time · New York, NY · $265,000 – $295,000
This role leads external communications for an AI safety company's security, governance, and responsible scaling initiatives, requiring someone to translate complex technical and policy matters for journalists, regulators, and the public. You'll work across security, legal, and product teams to shape how the company explains its approach to safe AI development and its unusual corporate governance structure, handling both proactive storytelling and reactive media situations.
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Senior Manager, Public Relations
Samsung Semiconductor
Plano, TX
This role leads public relations across four product categories for Samsung's home entertainment business, balancing strategic communications planning with hands-on media and influencer relations. It suits someone who can manage complex multi-stakeholder environments, secure top-tier coverage, and build authentic community presence while maintaining brand consistency.
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Director of Corporate Affairs, Specialty Franchise - Lupus
Biogen
Full-time · Cambridge, MA · $192,000 – $264,000
This role leads communications strategy for a pharmaceutical company's lupus treatment franchise, managing campaigns that inform patients and healthcare professionals while supporting commercial launches. It suits experienced healthcare communicators with a background in immunology and patient advocacy engagement.
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Roles that use Media Relations
Employers hiring for Media Relations
15 in total, most open roles first.
- Samsung Semiconductor3 roles
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- AU
- Biogen1 role
- Blackstone Group1 role
- Comcast1 role
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