Media Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Media Manager:

  • Bachelors degree in Communications/Media or related (essential).
  • x years of work experience as a Media Manager or similar.
  • Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns.
  • Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
  • Ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites and other distribution channels.
  • Ability to conduct press conferences and briefings.
  • Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers.
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Media Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Media Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.