FICO

Media Relations Specialist

FICO

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $67,200 - $105,600 per year

About the role

  • Research media trends, competitive news, and emerging topics to inform media strategy and uncover story opportunities.
  • Provide media relations and pitching support across the FICO Software business, maintaining an always-on approach with journalists.
  • Build and maintain media lists; oversee agency media management and ensure alignment on outreach priorities.
  • Manage the speakership and conference pipeline, guiding the external agency in evaluating and recommending opportunities.
  • Support the editorial calendar and content pipeline, contributing ideas and ensuring alignment with key narratives.
  • Staff executive intake calls and develop media pitches; prepare spokespeople for interviews, events, and conferences.
  • Handle inbound media inquiries, proactively pitch FICO news, and staff interviews as needed.
  • Stay current on technology and industry trends to identify timely angles and position FICO in relevant conversations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications—preferably in B2B tech and/or financial services.
  • Agency experience and existing relationships in the B2B tech/fintech space preferred.
  • Outstanding project-management skills, with the ability to work with a broad team in different fields.
  • Track record of developing and pitching innovative story ideas.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including professional writing abilities.
  • Exceptional understanding of the media landscape and a working knowledge of how to engage reporters across financial, technology and business outlets.
  • Familiarity with new media and emerging media platforms.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a willingness to grow and take ownership of projects.
  • Highly adaptable and collaborative—approaches work with humility, a hands-on mindset, and a readiness to support the broader communications team across varied responsibilities, workstreams and regions.
  • Demonstrates confidence to engage senior leaders, eager to learn and adapt
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth settings, balancing multiple priorities with agility and consistently delivering results amid shifting demands.
Benefits
  • An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
  • The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
  • Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
  • An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
media relationspublic relationscommunicationsproject managementstory pitchingprofessional writingmedia strategyeditorial calendar managementcontent pipeline managementB2B tech
Soft Skills
outstanding communication skillsdetail-orientedadaptabilitycollaborationproactivityhumilityownershipagilityconfidenceability to balance priorities
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Marketing