Media Relations & Product Communications Manager (Remote)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Media Relations & Product Communications Manager on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is 100% remote.

Hybrid options are also available for candidates in NYC or Los Angeles.

Please include a portfolio link on your resume.

Responsibilities:

• Support the communications teams in executing consumer and product communications initiatives
• Lead media relations for product launches across technology, consumer, social, and creator-focused media
• Develop and execute proactive storytelling campaigns beyond product launches
• Secure media coverage for Gen Z trends, creator success stories, music milestones, and cultural moments
• Partner with Product, Marketing, and Partnerships teams to develop go-to-market press and social media strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, social publishers, creators, and emerging media outlets
• Develop compelling press materials, brand narratives, blog content, and social media messaging
• Identify opportunities to increase media visibility through strategic storytelling and product communications

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in public relations, journalism, social media, or a related field
• Please include a portfolio link on your resume.
• Experience managing product communications and product launch campaigns
• Established relationships with consumer technology media, reporters, creators, and social publishers
• Proven success securing media coverage through strategic media pitching
• Experience developing creative narratives for consumer products across traditional and social media
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent writing skills for press releases, blog posts, brand storytelling, and social content
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience creating press-worthy narratives around product features and updates

• Established Media Relationships: Proven relationships with press contacts, creators, and social publishers, with demonstrated success securing meaningful media coverage and measurable outcomes.
• Media Pitching & Story Placement: Strong hands-on experience developing compelling media pitches and personally securing earned media coverage for product announcements, launches, and campaigns.
• Product Communications & Launches: Proven ability to translate consumer product features, updates, and launches into compelling, press-worthy narratives and story angles.

• Consumer/Lifestyle PR Agency Experience: Previous experience within a consumer or lifestyle PR agency, with significant exposure to fast-paced media outreach and pitching.
• Trend & Cultural Storytelling: Strong instincts for identifying social and cultural trends and framing Instagram features, creator stories, and emerging topics into relevant media narratives.
• NYC/LA Media Market Familiarity: Familiarity with the New York City or Los Angeles media landscape and an established local media network is preferred but not required.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.