About Us:

Moxie Communications Group is a strategic, industry-agnostic communications agency known for launching and scaling iconic brands like Liquid Death, Oura, Hydrow, Goodles, Coterie, Industrious, and Owl Labs. Our clients credit Moxie’s success to our data-driven strategy, bold creativity, and relentless focus on impact. Named to PR NEWS’ Agency Elite Top 100, we’re also known for our exceptional team and commitment to equity, inclusion, and professional growth. With benefits like paid sabbaticals, 401K matching, and Summer Fridays, Moxie fosters a culture where both employees and clients thrive.

Moxie is headquartered in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

The Role:

Are you looking for a dynamic PR agency where you’re mentored for growth? Would you like to work with passionate professionals with creative minds, building campaigns for some of the most talked-about new brands, as well as established market leaders? If so, Moxie Communications Group is the place for you.

Moxie is hiring a Senior Media Relations Specialist to support several account teams in the development and execution of PR strategies across a mix of consumer clients. Successful candidates will have 5 - 8 years of media relations experience, excellent writing skills, an insatiable passion for pitching, and an ever-expanding network of media contacts. This position will be based in either Moxie’s NY office (Flatiron District, Manhattan) or LA office (Culver City), where team members work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead proactive media outreach across multiple accounts and consistently secure high-quality media coverage
• Own and deepen media relationships, with regular outreach to key journalists and outlets
• Contribute to client strategy by identifying media opportunities, generating pitch angles, and aligning them with trends and cultural moments
• Draft pitches and press materials
• Vet inbound media requests and staff interviews, as needed
• Serve as a key contributor during weekly client calls, providing timely updates on outreach and suggesting new iterations
• Oversee media lists, ensuring the most appropriate targets are included
• Share media relations best practices and insights from journalist sources across the agency
• Participate in internal and client brainstorming sessions

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, starting the first of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - A range of investment options with employer match and potential profit-sharing contributions after one year of service
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick days, personal days, company holidays, your birthday off, and a company-wide December break
• Summer Fridays every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with abbreviated Friday hours throughout the year
• 4 weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment to recharge and reset
• Fully paid leave for all parents, inclusive of birth and adoption
• Discretionary year-end bonuses and incentives for referrals and new business
• Access to internal training programs and support for continued learning and growth

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this role is $100K - $125K annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Submit your application here.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Moxie Communications Group is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver responsibilities, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, work conditions, job assignments, benefits, layoffs, and termination.

Qualifications:

• 5 - 8 years of success in securing media coverage across consumer / lifestyle, consumer tech and business press
• Strong media relationships with relevant reporters, editors, and producers across traditional and emerging media (podcasts, Substack / newsletters, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for various media verticals
• A collaborative mindset, passion for continuous learning, and genuine interest in knowledge sharing across the team
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven with the ability to stay organized and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance media execution with strategic input and client communication
• Experience working across multiple consumer brands and industries simultaneously is a plus
• Experience working with affiliate marketing teams is a plus, but not required