DC Media Relations Lead for Public Interest Campaigns

The Public Interest Network; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Interest Network seeks a Media Relations Manager to expand our national visibility and engage DC-based journalists. You will lead media campaigns, develop strategy, and craft press materials while coordinating with our lobbying teams and internship staff.

Remote work is supported for the foreseeable future; compensation aligns with experience. A strong track record in public/media relations and fluency with social platforms will help drive our messaging across campaigns.

Qualifications

• Concise communicator who can translate complex topics into lay terms.
• Strong writing samples that will impress seasoned journalists.
• Leader who takes initiative and can be trusted to deliver.
• Goal-driven, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Willing to engage in transpartisan solutions to contentious issues.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of experience in public/media relations, marketing or journalism.
• Extensive working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Volunteer or nonprofit/campaign experience preferred.
• Know how Beltway operations work from Capitol Hill to agencies.
• Spanish fluency or conversational ability preferred.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; capable of overseeing major projects.
• Willing to commit to the role for two years.

Responsibilities

• Project management: own media campaigns from gestation to fruition.
• Media strategy: develop multifaceted communications plans.
• Writing: craft and assist in news releases, blogs, and memos.
• Editing: refine internal and public-facing writing for clarity.
• List building: create and maintain media contact lists.
• Networking: expand media lists via journalist outreach.
• Story pitching: match stories to journalist needs with persuasive writing.
• Digital communication: use social media to promote content and find journalists.
• Staff supervision: supervise interns and junior staff when senior is absent.

Skills

Concise communicator

Writing samples

Leadership

Initiative

Transpartisan thinking

Social media savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

Job description

The Public Interest Network seeks a Media Relations Manager to expand our national visibility and engage DC-based journalists. You will lead media campaigns, develop strategy, and craft press materials while coordinating with our lobbying teams and internship staff.

Remote work is supported for the foreseeable future; compensation aligns with experience. A strong track record in public/media relations and fluency with social platforms will help drive our messaging across campaigns.