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US News - Washington, DC
posted 9 days ago
About the position
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We use world-class data and technology to publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on USNews.com include Education, Health, Money, Real Estate, Careers, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews. We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities. We are proud to be one of the first legacy media brands to transform into a purely digital model over a dozen years ago. Our diversified business model engages consumers at every point in their decision-making journey and allows our corporate partners to use brand advertising, performance marketing, e-commerce, brand recognition and thought-leadership programs to achieve their business objectives. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Responsibilities
- Develop communications campaigns to support our rankings products and raise the visibility of our experts
- Write and distribute press releases, pitches, fact sheets, FAQs
- Respond to information queries and requests from media and institutions
- Build and update media contact databases
- Build PR reports
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in crafting press releases and pitching stories
- Ability to prepare organization spokespeople for interviews
- Experience in cultivating relationships with key media outlets
- Focus on Education and Travel industries
