Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

REMOTE

12+ months contract

Required Skills:

• Established media relationships (press + creators/social publishers) with proof of outcomes.
• Media pitching + story placement (writes strong pitches, secures coverage for announcements).
• Product communications / launches (turns IG features + updates into press-worthy narratives).

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in public relations, journalism, social media, or a parallel industry.
• Must possess established relationships with media professionals covering consumer tech, youth culture, and social trends.
• Proven capability in generating media interest and managing campaigns for consumer-facing products.
• Demonstrated success in creative narrative development for next-gen outlets and various social platforms.
• History of effective cross-functional team collaboration.
• Exceptional writing skills applicable to press releases, blog entries, brand narratives, and social media content.
• Highly efficient, analytical approach to problem-solving.

Job Details:

• Assist the Instagram and Threads communications teams in advancing consumer and product-based priorities.
• Spearhead media relations for various product debuts, securing placement across tech and consumer publications, next-generation media, and within social publisher
• and creator networks.
• Responsible for writing, proofreading, and copyediting publications for print and digital communication. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and possess strong editing and copywriting skills.
• Uncover and execute proactive storytelling initiatives that extend past launch cycles, focusing on landing coverage for Gen-Z trends, creator-led case studies, cultural
• music milestones, and trending Instagram content.
• Collaborate across product, marketing, and partnership divisions to develop press and social publisher strategies for go-to-market initiatives.
• Cultivate and expand professional ties with reporters in the consumer, tech, and beat sectors, alongside emerging media platforms that target key demographics.