Media Coordinator Job Description

Media Coordinator Job Description Template

We are looking to hire a Media Coordinator with superb project management and organizational skills. Media Coordinators are expected to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, Media Coordinators should demonstrate fantastic time management and great creativity with a keen interest in creating and implementing cost-efficient and effective media campaigns. Top candidates will be critical thinkers with fantastic time management and planning skills.

Media Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Identify press opportunities through evolving issues.
• Develop content for broadcast, print and online distribution channels.
• Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals.
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.
• Serve as the organization’s media liaison and formal spokesperson.
• Facilitate press conferences and briefings.
• Scan media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends.
• Monitor all campaigns, and report on results.
• Create and manage the organization’s social media profile and presence.
• Promote additional projects to support new product launches.
• Build long-term relationships with media houses.
• Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget.

Media Coordinator Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Communications/Media or related (essential).
• 3 years of work experience as a Media Coordinator or similar.
• Expert at targeted communications and advertising campaigns across various media platforms.
• Deep understanding of SEO, web traffic metrics and social media best practices.
• Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns.
• Ability to develop appropriate broadcast, print and social media content.
• Ability to facilitate press conferences and briefings.
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with members of the media.
• Critical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills.