Media Relations Lead — Policy & Advocacy

Nashville Public Radio; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate for Media Relations to execute key media relations and strategic communications that advance policy priorities including SCAN. You will engage diverse audiences—media, policymakers, and the public—through clear communications across local, state, and national markets.

The role emphasizes coordinating with policy experts, drafting communications materials, monitoring trends, and supporting an international portfolio with a main focus on the Middle

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
• Proven ability to organize and execute tasks for several campaigns simultaneously
• Ability and eagerness to engage across the political spectrum and to champion the organization’s bipartisan approach to effective policymaking
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and knowledge of media monitoring tools
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications and Content Development: supports implementation of communications and media outreach plans, drafts and edits materials, collaborates with policy experts to translate complex information, monitors policy developments and shares opportunities, coordinates activities across stakeholders
• Media Relations: develops pitches, coordinates interviews, maintains press lists, builds relationships with journalists, prepares spokespeople, supports international portfolio with focus on Middle East
• Media Monitoring and Reporting: monitors coverage, produces summaries, maintains tracking systems, compiles metrics and tracks deliverables

Job description

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate for Media Relations to execute key media relations and strategic communications that advance policy priorities including SCAN. You will engage diverse audiences—media, policymakers, and the public—through clear communications across local, state, and national markets.

The role emphasizes coordinating with policy experts, drafting communications materials, monitoring trends, and supporting an international portfolio with a main focus on the Middle