Junior Account Manager/ Media Strategist (Independent Contractor)

Junior Account Manager/ Media Strategist (Independent Contractor)

Expected Commitment: Approximately 40 hours per week 

Overview

Bonfire Partners is seeking a Junior Account Manager / Media Strategist to support client account teams with writing research media relations and project coordination. This "Swiss Army Knife" role is designed to support senior account managers by owning execution-focused work allowing them to focus on high-level strategy and client counsel.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented an exceptional writer highly organized and eager to build a career in public relations. This role works across multiple client accounts and industries supporting media outreach thought leadership and day-to-day communications initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Writing & Content (60-70% of role):

• Draft bylines contributed articles and thought leadership content for senior team review.
• Create briefing documents for client interviews podcasts speaking engagements and media opportunities.
• Build research and maintain targeted media lists for pitches and campaigns.
• Draft media pitches follow-up emails and other outreach materials.
• Assist in developing press releases FAQs messaging documents and client communications.
• Support social media content creation and amplification tied to earned media and thought leadership initiatives.

Media Research & Project Coordination (30–40%)

• Manage media amplification initiatives and tactical communications projects.
• Research journalists publications podcasts newsletters and industry trends.
• Identify and recommend the most relevant media contacts for specific announcements and story opportunities.
• Coordinate logistics for media outreach campaigns and interview scheduling.
• Maintain media databases CRM systems Notion workspaces and project trackers.
• Support account managers by organizing priorities tracking deliverables and ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain accurate coverage reports for client accounts.
• Proactively identify news opportunities industry trends and story angles that support client objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in PR communications journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills with the ability to match tone and style
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Comfortable with technology and learning new tools quickly
• Proactive self-starter mentality with ability to anticipate needs
• Strong research skills and media savvy
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple client accounts and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with media databases such as Muck Rack or Cision.
• Experience using Notion CRM systems or project management platforms.
• Background in journalism content marketing or agency public relations.
• Understanding of the technology startup venture capital and business media landscape.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to support writing research and workflow efficiency.

What Success Looks Like

• Account managers are able to spend more time on strategic client initiatives because execution-focused work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Written drafts consistently require minimal revisions.
• Media lists are accurate comprehensive and strategically targeted.
• Deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Projects move forward with minimal oversight through proactive communication and ownership.
• Opportunities to improve processes and support clients are identified proactively.

Location & Classification Notice

This position is an independent contractor (1099) engagement. Due to state-specific worker classification tax and compliance requirements we are currently able to engage contractors residing only in the following U.S. states: AZ FL GA IN NV NC OH SC TN TX and UT.

We periodically review eligible locations as regulatory requirements evolve.

Attention to Detail

At Bonfire Partners attention to detail is essential. In your cover letter or application note please include the word "Headline" and briefly tell us about a recent business technology or startup news story that caught your attention and why (2–3 sentences).

What We Do

Bonfire Partners is a strategic communications agency that helps companies build visibility credibility and influence through modern public relations. We partner with founders executives and leadership teams to develop communications strategies that support business growth strengthen reputation and shape market perception.Our work spans media relations executive thought leadership corporate communications messaging and positioning content strategy social media strategy podcast strategy influencer partnerships and integrated PR campaigns. We support companies through key moments including funding announcements product launches strategic partnerships executive visibility market expansion brand-building initiatives and ongoing media engagement.Bonfire Partners works with companies at every stage from early-stage startups to publicly traded companies. We also partner with portfolio companies backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms helping them translate business momentum into meaningful awareness and credibility.At our core we believe great PR is about more than securing headlines. It is about building trust telling the right story to the right audience and creating long-term value for the companies we represent.

Why Work With Us

Bonfire is a modern communications agency helping high-growth companies tell stories that drive impact. We combine senior-level strategy with a collaborative fast-moving approach. We're serious about great work but don't take ourselves too seriously—our team is supportive curious ambitious and genuinely fun to work with.