Content & Media Relations Coordinator

MMR Job Opportunity: Content & Media Relations Coordinator - Corporate Office (in person)

Company Culture: 

At MMR, our most valuable assets are not our buildings or equipment, it is our family of employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our investment in training programs and resources allows our employees to reach both their personal and professional goals. This is evident with MMR receiving numerous awards including “Best Place to Work” and consistently being recognized as one of the top Engineering News Record’s “Annual Specialty Contractors.” All of which can be further explained on our website (https://mmrgrp.com/resources) by watching the provided videos. 

Organization Description: 

MMR has served as the industry leader in instrumentation and electrical construction, maintenance, and technical services for over 30 years. Our diverse list of clients allows us the unique ability to work across industry lines in the oil and gas upstream and midstream as well as chemical and petrochemical downstream, industrial manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy, mission critical, heavy commercial, and energy storage sectors. MMR holds the proud distinction of being the largest privately owned “Open Shop” contractor in the United States with over 30 branch offices including global locations in Canada and Mexico. For more information, please visit our website: www.mmrgrp.com. 

The Content & Media Relations Coordinator supports the development and execution of integrated content and communications initiatives that strengthen MMR’s brand, reputation and market visibility. This role coordinates editorial content across digital, print and external channels while supporting public relations, media relations and corporate storytelling efforts.Working closely with marketing, communications, creative and business stakeholders, the Coordinator helps identify compelling stories, develop polished content, maintain editorial calendars and ensure communications are accurate, timely and aligned with MMR’s brand. This in-office position is located at the company’s headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and will report to: Emily Schexnayder, Marketing Manager.Key Responsibilities: Content & Editorial

• Write, edit and coordinate content for websites, newsletters, publications, brochures, advertisements, award submissions and other marketing channels.
• Support development of employee, project, client, community, innovation and business-focused stories.
• Maintain editorial calendars and coordinate content from initial concept through review, approval and publication.
• Interview employees and subject matter experts and translate technical or complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Proofread and edit materials for accuracy, consistency, grammar, tone and brand alignment.
• Assist with content planning and repurposing of stories across multiple channels and audiences.

Public & Media Relations

• Support proactive media relations efforts designed to increase awareness of MMR.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and other communications.
• Develop and maintain media lists and relationships with relevant local, regional, trade and industry publications.
• Coordinate media inquiries, interview logistics, background information and supporting materials.
• Monitor and track earned media coverage, maintaining an organized record of placements and links for reporting.
• Identify potential media opportunities tied to company milestones, projects, workforce development, community involvement and industry trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or related field
• Experience: A minimum of 2–4 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, content marketing or a related field.
• Required Skills:
  • Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with demonstrated ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
  • Experience drafting press releases, articles, or other external communications.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Comfortable interviewing employees, executives and subject matter experts.
  • Experience with media monitoring tools is a plus.
  • Experience in construction, industrial services or B2B environments is beneficial but not required.
• Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional writing and editorial judgment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Story identification and development
  • Media relations fundamentals
  • Interviewing and information gathering
  • Deadline and workflow management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Professional judgment and discretion

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Amy Collins at

Amy.Collins@mmrgrp.com

.MMR Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies (“MMR”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone (applicant or employee) because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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