Hybrid Media Relations Specialist for Public Policy

Brookings Institution; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous time off

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Brookings Institution seeks a Media Relations Coordinator to support the Office of Communications. You will help connect Brookings research and experts with media outlets, manage press materials, monitor coverage, and maintain journalist databases.

The role combines administrative rigor with proactive media outreach across the institution's priorities. You will work in a hybrid setup based in Washington, DC, contributing to coordinated earned media efforts, dashboards, and impact reporting while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy, political science, international relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, media relations, public affairs, nonprofit communications, or related field.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Meltwater or similar media monitoring platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media inquiries and ensure timely routing, tracking, and resolution.
• Coordinate logistics for media interviews, podcasts, and other engagements.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other materials.
• Maintain media lists and journalist databases in Meltwater and other institutional systems.
• Conduct media monitoring and compile daily, weekly, and ad hoc coverage reports.
• Track media placements, interviews, and citations; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

AP Style knowledge

MS Office

Meltwater

Public policy interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/public policy or related field

Tools

Meltwater platform

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Brookings Institution seeks a Media Relations Coordinator to support the Office of Communications. You will help connect Brookings research and experts with media outlets, manage press materials, monitor coverage, and maintain journalist databases.

The role combines administrative rigor with proactive media outreach across the institution's priorities. You will work in a hybrid setup based in Washington, DC, contributing to coordinated earned media efforts, dashboards, and impact reporting while