Media Relations Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of media outreach strategies to increase public awareness and understanding of FICO Scores.
• Draft press releases, media pitches, Q&As, talking points, and briefing documents with guidance from senior team members.
• Build and maintain media lists, tracking journalist engagement, and identifying new outreach opportunities.
• Help coordinate interviews and media requests, ensuring spokespeople are well-prepared.
• Monitor relevant news coverage and industry trends to identify timely media opportunities and flag potential issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, legal, and marketing, to gather information and help shape accurate media messaging.
• Track and compile earned media coverage, helping analyze performance and share reporting insights with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance media engagement and storytelling efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications, preferably in financial services, fintech, or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and tailor messaging for different media audiences.
• Experience drafting press releases, pitches, media briefing documents, and related PR materials.
• Familiarity with the media landscape and a working knowledge of how to engage reporters across financial, consumer, and business outlets.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and respond quickly to time-sensitive media opportunities.
• Comfortable supporting multiple projects at once and staying organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with PR tools such as Muck Rack for media monitoring and outreach.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a willingness to grow and take ownership of projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience with media monitoring and outreach tools like Muck Rack.

Qualifications

• Educational background in public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs.
• An inclusive culture reflecting core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers, and Earn the Respect of Others.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning experiences.
• Engaging, people-first work environment with work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events.