Public Relations Specialist

ForeFlight is looking for an organized and motivated public media relations person to join our marketing team and to be part of a dynamic and fast-growing technology company. We're looking for someone who deeply understands how to engage industry associations and build media relations to align opportunities with our brand goals. They should be detail-oriented, creative, an effective communicator, and have a passion for marketing and industry relations.
Responsibilities

• Lead and expand media relations with domestic and international publications
• Research and identify opportunities for new media and advertising partnerships
• Develop and maintain media and association outreach plan
• Manage and ensure the brand's voice remains consistent
• Prepare and promote press conferences, announcements, media briefings, and various other industry events
• Develop a plan and implement targeted communications and advertising content for a variety of media platforms
• Develop and maintain all press kits as well as media materials
• Prepare and present detailed and accurate record of all media activities, including archiving media interviews, press clips, and media outreach
• Manage and update all media and association lists
• Perform as key contact for media as well as non-media inquiries
• Track media mentions and articles in the press, publications, and various news sources
• Work with our Content and Product Marketing teams to identify key updates and topics to develop into media outreach campaigns
• Disseminate complex concepts into simple headlines, copy, and briefings to media partners, associations, and industry organizations
• Identify and maintain association and industry groups to build our network of influence
• Seek out and develop educational, promotional, and partner opportunities with associations
• Assist with the development of internal and external company communications
• Coordinate with Boeing Communications to provide media plan and engagement efforts

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Media Studies, Business Administration; or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of work experience in the Media industry as a Media Coordinator, Media Planner, or a similar position
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent multitasking abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct in-depth research
• A team player and ability to work independently

About ForeFlight
ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by aviation entrepreneurs who set out to build elegant, high-performing flight planning and flight bag apps for pilots. ForeFlight Mobile, the company's flagship product, is used by individual pilots and professional flight crews all over the world to efficiently gather weather and destination information, route plan and file, access and manage electronic charts and maps, organize flight publications, reference as an enroute navigation aid, and manage iPad deployments. ForeFlight serves pilots in all segments of aviation, including personal, business, commercial, and military. In addition, the company's Fanatical Pilot Support™ Team delivers amazingly fast and friendly customer service.
Why You Should Join:
At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $73,000 - $90,000.