Director of Media Relations

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Base pay range

$92,000.00/yr - $110,400.00/yr

Reports to: Vice President, Communications

Staff reporting to this position: None

Department: Communications

Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 7

Compensation range: $92,000–$110,400 per annum

Work site: On-site (Washington, D.C., office)

Summary

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Media Relations. The Director will serve as a senior member of the Communications team and will work closely with policy staff from American Progress’ economic, health, and Disability Justice programs to develop and implement press outreach for American Progress products and initiatives. They will work with other members of the communications team to create content as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement press and communications plans for American Progress’ policy work, especially in the areas of economics, health, and disability policy.
• Provide pitching and other press outreach support to American Progress’ campaigns and other initiatives.
• Collaborate with American Progress’ policy, advocacy, digital communications, events, and government affairs teams to create holistic outreach plans for American Progress initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in media and/or communications. On the record spokesperson experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team and across teams.
• Ability to multitask, and to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial; strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of American Progress issues.
• Strong political instincts.
• Ability to build, motivate, and work within a team to accomplish project goals.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, campaign, or local, state and federal government is a plus.
• Reporter relationships, especially on economics, health, or disability beats is a plus.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and goals.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a salary range of $92,000–$110,400.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Think Tanks

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