media relations
Journalist liaison work
Media relations is the practice of managing communication between an organization and journalists, broadcasters, and other news outlets.
It involves crafting press releases, arranging interviews, and responding to inquiries—all aimed at shaping how the organization appears in public coverage.
She handles media relations for the governor's office.
The term overlaps with public relations but focuses specifically on news media rather than the broader public.
- press releaseOfficial statement for media
- press conferenceOrganized media Q&A
- press poolDesignated reporter group
- damage controlLimiting further harm
- fact sheetConcise informational summary
spokesperson · spin doctor · wire services · publicity · talking points · sound bite · television networks · press secretary · radio stations · statement · off the record · news embargo · reputation management · messaging · trade publications · press kit · interview preparation · briefing
- police relationscommunity policing, police accountability, police oversight, public trust, community outreach
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- China diplomacyXi Jinping, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, foreign ministry, ambassador
- Corporate PRpress releases, corporate communications, crisis management, reputation management, press conferences
- military PRpublic affairs, press releases, press office, spokespersons, PR campaigns
- PRpress release, PR agency, PR campaign, talking points, PR stunt
media relationsadvertising
Paid promotional communication
direct marketing · propaganda · advertorials · native advertising · sponsored content
media relationsemployee relations
Workplace interpersonal management
internal affairs · investor relations · government relations · community relations · customer relations
media relationsmedia blackout
Suppression of press coverage
secrecy · non-disclosure · stonewalling · confidentiality · no comment