Media Relations Lead: Humanitarian Impact

Action-Against-Hunger; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Against Hunger USA seeks a Press + Media Officer to develop and execute earned media strategies and to manage media inquiries for national and international programs. You will build relationships with journalists, draft press materials, and coordinate crisis communications when needed.

The role requires 3-5+ years in PR or related fields, a track record in securing coverage, and the ability to translate humanitarian issues into compelling stories for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in public relations, media relations, journalism, communications, or agency roles.
• Experience securing earned media coverage.
• Strong writing, editing, pitching, and messaging skills.
• Experience preparing press materials and briefing spokespeople.
• Ability to translate complex humanitarian information into clear stories.
• Knowledge of crisis communications and sensitive issue management.
• Experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, advocacy, or social impact sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute earned media plans across national, regional, trade, broadcast, and digital outlets.
• Write and pitch press releases, statements, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, producers, editors and sector influencers.
• Identify thought leadership opportunities tied to humanitarian crises, advocacy priorities, research, and campaigns.
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts for media interviews.
• Manage incoming media inquiries and support crisis communications.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment; track performance and insights.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Journalism

Communications

Nonprofit experience

Job description

Action Against Hunger USA seeks a Press + Media Officer to develop and execute earned media strategies and to manage media inquiries for national and international programs. You will build relationships with journalists, draft press materials, and coordinate crisis communications when needed.

The role requires 3-5+ years in PR or related fields, a track record in securing coverage, and the ability to translate humanitarian issues into compelling stories for diverse audiences.