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Media Researcher

ReleaseWire

Media Researcher

West Allis, WI
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ReleaseWire - http://www.releasewire.com - is a leading newswire service and media management platform, designed for businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations, connecting marketers and communicators to journalists, editors, and online publishers around the world.

    The primary purpose of the Media Researcher position is to expand and maintain our internally developed media contact and media outlet database. Media Researchers will conduct online research using the internet and various social networks as well as research by telephone.  Media Researchers will work to provide our clients with a high level of timely and accurate information.

    Both full-time and part-time positions are available in a variety of times at our West Allis, WI location. 

    MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Research media contacts such as journalists, bloggers, and editors

    • Research media outlets such as TV stations, Radio Stations and magazines

    • Track changes to media contacts such as promotions, terminations and new hires

    • Research and compile custom media lists based on customer requests

    • Complete telephone based interviews with media contacts

    • Complete periodic projects with set deadlines

    • Manage multiple projects at a time

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    A successful candidate will:

    • Be proficient with Windows based computer. Using email, web browser and word processing application in a multitasking environment is required.

    • Have a strong understanding of online research tools such as search engines, social networks

    • Be an effective professional communicator by written and verbal

    • Have the ability to manage tasks and scheduling independent of supervisor direction

    • Have proficient typing skills

    • Have excellent data entry skills, including an eye for detail, accurate spelling and grammar.  Exceptional vocabulary is desired

    • Have the ability to focus on repetitive tasks

    • Have experience in customer service with the ability to work directly with the public

    • Have an understanding of public relations, ReleaseWire will provide training as needed

    • Have an understanding of online marketing, ReleaseWire will provide training as needed