Media Relations Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Media Relations Specialist make in the United States? The average Media Relations Specialist salary in the United States is $51,843 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $45,229 and $60,575. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Publicist + Media Relations specialist needed to pitch/place
Executive Leaders Radio - Philadelphia , PA
Publicist + Media Relations specialist needed to pitch and place articles and columns in traditional print and digital publications ExecutiveLeadersRadio.com is the leading business radio show in the ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Account Manager- Media Public Relations Specialist
ACG Resources - New York , NY
The Associate will help develop and manage media relations campaigns, in close collaboration with colleagues in the media relations practice, and advance and execute media relations tactics and ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Communications Specialist
Writers Guild of America West -
Assists in managing press relations including media pitching; writing talking points for press ... Additional duties as required Compensation The Communications Specialist position is a full-time, ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Senior PR Specialist
HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD - Los Angeles , CA
Employ media relations, research and database strategies that promote this leading international city as a premier destination to enhance the awareness and increase visitation from the U.S. · ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Senior PR Manager
Walker Sands Communications -
You'll also oversee and nurture a team of media relations specialists, as well as contribute to the development of more efficient and effective internal processes. You'll have the opportunity to make ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Social Media Specialist
SSPR Public Relations - San Francisco , CA
We are searching for a seasoned, mid-level career social media professional to collaborate with our media relations team to achieve client success. In this role, you will drive social media strategy ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Media Relations Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Media Relations Specialist ranges from $45,229 to $60,575 with the average base salary of $51,843. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,418 to $63,363 with the average total cash compensation of $53,493.

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