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Media Manager

Key Elements Partners
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Key Elements Group is a strategic consultancy trusted by public and private sector clients globally to provide tailored, high-level advice that delivers results.


We are a small firm with big ambitions. We continue to grow year on year and growth brings opportunities for employees. We push back on boring corporate culture and like to have fun. We’re a meritocracy and your efforts will be rewarded. You will be provided with autonomy and responsibility (whilst being fully supported) from day one and have the opportunity to make a sizable impact.


If you are experienced in media relationship building, and want to develop serious advocacy campaigns, then this job is for you.


No recruitment agencies, please. 


To be considered for this role, the candidate must have a proven recent track record of placing media articles in leading U.S. and UK media outlets, as well as strong connections in the media circles. 


Core Responsibilities


  • Securing high-level publications in leading media for our clients
  • Building media relationships 
  • Producing written content for clients (media articles)
  • Briefing journalists on behalf of clients
  • Relationship building with key influencers, media personalities and journalists 
  • Providing clients with political/media intelligence and insight, highlighting any implications for the client's business


Required skills: 


  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field: political science, economics, law, international relations, journalism. etc. Master’s Degree is a plus
  • Previous proven experience in journalism (2-3 years), ideally in tier-1 media platform 
  • Recent track record in pitching and placing publications (including op-eds)
  • Excellent writer/communicator
  • Well networked in media (ideally, U.S. or UK), as well as policy circles
  • ‘Can do’ proactive/entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ideally understanding of the following fields: financial services; geopolitics; data/tech/AI
  • Makes things happen, is proactive and action-orientation
  • Communicates complex ideas with clarity
  • Public Affairs knowledge and/or experience 
  • When faced with an obstacle, thinks creatively of potential solutions/options
  • Can form clear opinions and recommendations
  • Enjoys a diversity of work


Location


Remote: We are looking for someone with experience working in the U.S. media


Benefits


  • Competitive compensation (based on experience)
  • Flexible working
  • Generous annual leave 
  • Friendly, close-knit team
  • Exposure to senior industry leaders 

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