Media Relations Specialist Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Media Relations Specialist make in San Francisco, CA? The average Media Relations Specialist salary in San Francisco, CA is $150,822 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $136,205 and $169,545. 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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Senior Social Media/Media Relations Specialist

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company - San Diego , CA

Yoh has an immediate need for a Senior Social Media/Media Relations Specialist. Hybrid role in San Diego- Minimum 2x onsite per week Tuesdays/Wednesdays and as required Pay up to $42 per hour based ...

ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago

Media Public Relations Specialist

Makita U.S.A., Inc. - La Mirada , CA

As the Media and Public Relations Specialist for Makita U.S.A., you will use your attention to detail and outgoing personality to get (and pitch) stories to press contacts and media influencers. Work ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Media Relations Specialist

OU Health - Oklahoma City , OK

The media relations specialist is responsible for enterprising and executing upon proactive and reactive media relations tactics in support of the healthcare enterprise's strategic initiatives. Media ...

ZipRecruiter - 69 days ago

PR Specialist (CA)

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR - Los Angeles , CA

The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for the creation and implementation of public ... This includes cultivating and maintaining key media relationships, writing a variety of press ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Communications and PR Specialist

Strider Bikes - Rapid City , SD

Communications & PR Specialist Location: Rapid City, SD Strider is looking for someone to help tell ... The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of media relations, excellent communication ...

ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago

Public Relations Specialist - Biotechnology

Evolved By Nature - Needham Heights , MA

Public Relations Specialist - Biotechnology Due to the company's expansive portfolio growth, the ... Responsibilities: · Media Relations: Cultivate relationships with editors and journalists in ...

LinkedIn - 36 days ago

What does a Media Relations Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Media Relations Specialist

Provide secondary support to Social Media Specialist, monitoring the Company's social media channels, reporting significant activity and responding to posts where necessary.

May 10, 2023

Create and write proactive media pitches, press releases, blogs, article features, talking points, media statements and opinion editorials so all content is on-brand, error-free, consistent in style and messaging to optimize media pick-up and achieve organizational objectives.

June 25, 2022

Collaborate with Investigations, Policy, Advocacy, and Development teams on the promotion of reports, investigations, campaigns and other key public-facing products and initiatives.

September 23, 2022

Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and adjust assignments as needed relative to available resources and time-sensitive developments.

November 01, 2022

Develop and deepen relationships with opinion editors and digital media at leading media outlets and platforms to increase publication of op-eds, articles, and other original content, including op-docs, podcasts, videos, and other multimedia.

November 16, 2022

Manage efforts to build online reviews and overall brand reputation online including monitoring online reviews, and work with local office teams to protect and strengthen their online reputation.

December 30, 2022

Assist in strategic planning of message distribution, tactics, KPIs and provide guidance to Media Relations Manager and VCUSA executives as necessary.

February 01, 2023

Supports and provides input to public affairs specialists in developing and implementing proactive strategies for delivering messaging to targeted internal and external audiences via digital, print and broadcast platforms.

February 07, 2023

Review Customer Satisfaction Survey reports to identify Promoters and provide franchisees lists and techniques for requesting reviews on ongoing basis.

April 28, 2023

Monitor global news across print, digital, TV and radio to identify trends, developing news cycles and other media engagement opportunities.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Media Relations Specialist in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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136205

169545

150822

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

142531

178857

158838

What is the average salary for Media Relations Specialist in 2024?

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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Media Relations Specialist ranges from $136,205 to $169,545 with the average base salary of $150,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,531 to $178,857 with the average total cash compensation of $158,838.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$150,822	$136,205 - $169,545
Bonus	$8,016	$6,326 - $9,313
Total Pay	$158,838	$142,531 - $178,857

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Media Relations Specialist Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,205 - $169,545	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,936 - $165,475	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,936 - $165,475	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,585 - $152,590	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,719 - $165,204	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,660 - $153,929	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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