Remote Media Relations Coordinator Jobs
Remote media relations coordinator jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed agencies, and large organizations running fully virtual communications teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include KINSHIP, Vantage, and Elsevier, with strong demand in sectors where fast-moving news cycles and distributed stakeholders make remote coordination a natural fit. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
- Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
- Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
- Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
- Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
- Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
- Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
- Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
- Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
- Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
- Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
- Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
- Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
- Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
- Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
- Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
- Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote media relations coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism
- Experience writing and distributing press releases and media pitches
- Proficiency with media database and monitoring platforms
- Strong relationships with journalists, editors, or broadcast contacts
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience tracking earned media coverage and compiling coverage reports
Tips for Your Remote Media Relations Coordinator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote media relations coordinator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.
Show async writing chops in your materials
Remote media relations coordinators do most of their outreach over email and shared documents. Lead your resume and cover letter with examples of pitches you wrote, press releases you drafted, and coverage you secured without in-person collaboration to show you can deliver remotely.
Build a shareable media coverage record
Compile links to earned media placements you contributed to in a simple online document or portfolio page. Remote hiring managers can't see your work environment, so a concrete record of coverage across outlets proves your pitching and coordination skills faster than any description can.
Name your remote tools in every application
Remote PR teams coordinate through Slack, Cision, Muck Rack, Zoom, and shared editorial calendars. Calling out the specific tools you've used signals to remote employers that you won't need onboarding time to function in a distributed environment.
Remote Media Relations Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote media relations coordinator job?
Remote employers hiring media relations coordinators screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to manage press relationships without in-person contact. Remote-first agencies, nonprofit communications teams, and tech companies with distributed PR functions are the most active remote hirers. What gives candidates an edge is a clear record of pitching media, drafting releases independently, and responding to journalists quickly across time zones without hand-holding.
Which companies hire remote media relations coordinators?
Remote media relations coordinator roles are posted by KINSHIP, Vantage, and Elsevier and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first communications agencies, distributed nonprofit organizations, and tech and healthcare companies that run their PR functions across geographically spread teams.
Can you get a remote media relations coordinator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level media relations coordinator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage press outreach independently from day one. Remote-first agencies and nonprofit communications departments are the most likely to consider newer candidates. You can open the door by showing a portfolio of media pitches, published press coverage you contributed to, or freelance PR work that demonstrates you can operate without close supervision.
Do you need a degree for remote media relations coordinator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated writing ability, media contact lists, and results like earned coverage than a specific credential. A degree in communications, journalism, or public relations helps, but remote hiring managers often weigh a strong portfolio of pitches and placements just as heavily, especially at smaller remote-first agencies and startups where output matters more than credentials.
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