Regional Media Relations & Content Specialist - Avison Young

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

The Regional Media Relations and Content Specialist is a part of the Global Marketing and Communications team, reporting to the Senior Manager of U.S. Media Relations and working closely with regional U.S. leadership to drive brand building initiatives on behalf of Avison Young in Florida, Metro DC, South Carolina, North Carolina, Nashville and Atlanta.

• Own, develop, and execute regional media relations strategies in alignment with overall national strategies, in partnership with U.S. Media Relations leader
• Develop regional media plans in partnership/alignment with U.S. leader. Ensure collaboration among regional leadership, as well as marketing, content, and Market Intelligence teams
• Own all regional media requests (proactive and reactive)
• Draft, pitch and distribute news releases to local, regional media
• Develop media content, including bylines, in partnership with marketing and content teams
• Own strong, demonstrated relationships with regional top-tier, business and trade media
• Responsible for media training of market leaders and subject matter experts
• Coordinate distribution of key articles via internal channels and social media with global team
• Evaluate media coverage and report monthly and quarterly
• Protect, advance and defend the Avison Young brand regionally; understand and raise reputation risk issues; in partnership with the U.S. manager, provide strategic issues management counsel to regional leadership/business

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in media relations, public relations (in-house or agency)
• Commercial real estate experience preferred
• Demonstrate strong writing ability and attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and reliable, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional team members
• Ability to prioritize, solve problems independently and work effective under pressure
• Effective listening, writing and oral communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and media monitoring services such as Meltwater

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving