Director, Media Relations Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, media relations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for media training to NEM teams at the divisions and business units as well as provide support on media response in the event of a NEM.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Have fluency in marketing, branding and latest social media trends
• Able to drive processes, integrate concepts and lead through influence
• Intellectually curious nature
• Collaborator, problem-solver, diplomat
• Develops and directs the organization's nationwide media relations program that is fully integrated with operational business plans and marketing and development plans
• Directs a team that plans, develops and executes national earned media relations strategies and tactics
• Develops strategy and directly executes media relations tactics for the highest level organizational initiatives
• Serves as the organizational media spokesperson

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, media relations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the Head, Global Brand & Communications, for all aspects of media relations and corporate communications messaging and management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated knowledge of journalistic formats, styles, standards, deadlines, techniques and audiences
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic media, including the use of both the Web and broadcast vehicles for generating and distributing information
• Demonstrated experience managing financial resources, budgetary planning and prioritization of projects, news production and activities
• Seasoned user of a wide range of software tools, including but not limited to Adobe CS, Google Analytics, Radian6, SocialFlow, Final Cut, Wordpress, Drupal, and Vocus
• Experience in using social media as a tool to extend media coverage
• A working knowledge of content management systems and optimizing media resources for digital platforms
• To effectively coordinate our global external communications and to monitor and measure the success of our communications actions
• Knowledge of regional/local media and well-developed skills in building and maintaining media relationships with online reporters, journalists, bloggers and editors

In response to your job posting for director, media relations, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership and agency /client education in the following areas: consumer behavior, creative media engagements, emerging media, accountability and measurement.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Additional responsibilities include representing communications on interdisciplinary teams and with vendors, external partners
• Experience advising top executives
• Demonstrated relationships with national media
• Demonstrated experience and expert in understanding how the media works and how various audiences are impacted and will react to company/brand actions
• Proven relationship building skills, and a record of partnering with internal and external teams and operating units to achieve common objectives and support a business plan
• Strong understanding of company
• Experience developing trusted relationships with media, and developing a broad range of media contacts across the U.S
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with proven track record of communications expertise

In response to your job posting for director, media relations, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for media strategy guidance to divisions, countries and functions in line with corporate strategy and business priorities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• General working knowledge and understanding of financial media, public equity markets, Reg FD requirements and Wall Street
• Possess a high level of integrity, professionalism and sensitivity to confidential information
• Team player, flexible, personable and able to work well with others
• Able to work evening and weekend hours as needed
• Basic graphic design experience and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Demonstrated skill in effectively dealing with local, regional, national, and international news media in a way that is credible and reflects high integrity and ethical standards
• Experience in analyzing situations and giving sound professional judgment on strategic communications, public opinion and media relations
• Possess positive and current, working relationships with print and broadcast editors, writers and reporters on a local, regional, national and international level

I would like to submit my application for the director, media relations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for media strategy guidance to divisions, countries and functions in lie with corporate strategy and business priorities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Remains abreast of current regulatory
• Support the Director of Media Relations - EMEA in identifying and pursuing key opportunities that advance and protect the company's reputation as an investments company for the world
• Deputize for the Director of Media Relations – EMEA in their absence
• Create, implement and own a tactical PR strategy which secures regular positive media coverage for the company’s Talent focus across EMEA
• Develop a knowledge and awareness of the EMEA Talent-related public policy agenda and help create the company’s corporate narrative on emerging issues and news
• Build a pipeline of Talent related thematic content which can be used to engage the media
• Support the Director of Media Relations in managing the EMEA PR agency
• Manage the company’s local PR agency in Manchester