Media Relations Lead for Policy & Advocacy

Save the Children US; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Health coverage

Family leave options

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate for Media Relations to advance policy and advocacy priorities through strategic communications and media engagement. The role emphasizes collaborating with policy experts and external partners to craft clear materials, monitor trends, and coordinate multi-market media efforts.

The candidate will maintain journalist relationships, prepare spokespeople, and help drive the agency’s visibility across local, state, and national outlets, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to engage across the political spectrum and champion bipartisan policy.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English; adept at media monitoring and communications tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute media relations and strategic communications activities that advance policy and advocacy priorities for Save the Children and SCAN.
• Draft, edit and package communications materials including press releases, talking points and media advisories.
• Build relationships with journalists and media contacts across local, state, and national outlets.
• Support media outreach, pitches, interviews and coordination with internal policy and advocacy teams.
• Collaborate with the Media team to support international portfolio focus, especially in the Middle East.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate for Media Relations to advance policy and advocacy priorities through strategic communications and media engagement. The role emphasizes collaborating with policy experts and external partners to craft clear materials, monitor trends, and coordinate multi-market media efforts.

The candidate will maintain journalist relationships, prepare spokespeople, and help drive the agency’s visibility across local, state, and national outlets, with a focus on