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Jul 17, 2026
The Media Ateliers (TMA) is a Dubai-based creative marketing and PR agency working with luxury lifestyle brands, weddings, and events across the UAE and US. We are hiring a PR Outreach Specialist to run US media outreach for a high-profile arts and philanthropy event taking place in a major US city this fall.
The client and event details are confidential and will be shared with the selected candidate after signing an NDA. This is a project-based engagement running through end of October, with strong potential to extend into an ongoing role for the right person. You will work directly with our Account Director.
What You Will Own
Building and maintaining targeted US media lists: local press in the event market, art and culture outlets, lifestyle and society publications, event and philanthropy media
Pitching press releases and story angles to journalists, editors, and producers via
Running structured follow-up sequences and keeping every touchpoint logged in our tracker
Coordinating media RSVPs, press credentials, and interview requests for the event
Monitoring and logging all earned coverage (placements, mentions, backlinks)
Supporting influencer and creator outreach for the campaign where needed
Must-Haves
Excellent written English. Your pitches go directly to US journalists, so this is non-negotiable
2+ years of experience in PR outreach, media relations, cold
Proven placements or reply rates you can show us (screenshots, links, or campaign results)
Comfortable working partial US Central Time hours for journalist follow-ups
Comfortable signing an NDA and handling confidential client information professionally
Organized and self-managing: you keep trackers updated without being chased
Fully comfortable in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail) since all trackers, media lists, and reporting live there
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in arts, events, luxury, or philanthropy PR
Existing US media contacts, especially in arts and culture press
Familiarity with Muck Rack, Prowly, or similar PR tools
Engagement Details
Project-based through end of October 2026
Approximately 20 hours/week
Weekly check-ins with our Account Director
Strong performers will be considered for ongoing retained work across our client roster
How to Apply
Put the word ATELIER as the first word of your application so we know you read this post
Share 2 examples of media placements or outreach campaigns you have run (links or screenshots)
Write 3 to 4 sentences on how you would approach getting local press in a major US city to cover an arts awards gala
Include your expected hourly rate and your available hours in US Central Time
Applications that skip these steps will not be reviewed.