Healthy Communities Media & Communications Strategist

Earthjustice; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Casual and congenial work environment

Job summary

Earthjustice is seeking a Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities. You will lead earned media, craft messages, and collaborate with litigators, policy staff, and coalitions to advance environmental advocacy.

The role is 37.5 hours/week, hybrid across DC, SF, or LA, with remote options. You’ll support press coverage for priority issues and contribute to a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, political science or marketing.
• At least three years in media relations.
• Experience with nonprofits, advocacy groups, or campaigns is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories to national and regional media and manage journalist relationships.
• Track media narratives and seize earned media opportunities.
• Develop talking points, quotes, and statements for programs.
• Coordinate with coalitions to support advocacy and messaging strategies.
• Attend meetings and contribute to content planning and team initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Commun

3+ years media relations

Nonprofit/advocacy experience

Environmental issues experience

Strong written and oral communication

Journalist relationship building

Social media monitoring/tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/Political Science/Marketing

Tools

Muck Rack

Job description

Earthjustice is seeking a Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities. You will lead earned media, craft messages, and collaborate with litigators, policy staff, and coalitions to advance environmental advocacy.

The role is 37.5 hours/week, hybrid across DC, SF, or LA, with remote options. You’ll support press coverage for priority issues and contribute to a diverse, inclusive work environment.