Media Relations Lead: Policy & Advocacy

Save the Children; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules and time off

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Hybrid working opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children seeks a Lead Associate for Media Relations to drive strategic communications and media outreach in support of policy and advocacy priorities. You will engage journalists, partners, and policymakers, and help craft clear messaging for diverse audiences.

The role involves collaboration across teams, maintaining media relations, and supporting an international portfolio with a focus on the Middle East. Hybrid work options are available in multiple US locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and execute tasks for several campaigns simultaneously.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office and media monitoring tools; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of communications and media outreach plans.
• Draft and edit press releases, talking points, media advisories, statements.
• Collaborate with policy, advocacy, and technical experts to translate complex information.
• Monitor policy developments and news trends; share opportunities with the team.
• Coordinate communications activities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support day-to-day media activities; develop pitches; coordinate interviews.

Skills

Writing and editing

Attention to detail

Project coordination

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Save the Children seeks a Lead Associate for Media Relations to drive strategic communications and media outreach in support of policy and advocacy priorities. You will engage journalists, partners, and policymakers, and help craft clear messaging for diverse audiences.

The role involves collaboration across teams, maintaining media relations, and supporting an international portfolio with a focus on the Middle East. Hybrid work options are available in multiple US locations.