Media Relations Pro — Public Affairs & Messaging

Senate; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Senate is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to lead media strategy for Senate DFL Caucus members, crafting press releases, columns, social media content, and outreach plans. The role includes coordinating media outreach and providing copywriting support to policy analysts and researchers.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing and verbal communication skills, experience with media relations, and the ability to collaborate with department staff to advance caucus messaging while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Two years of experience in advertising, digital media, video, audio, public relations, market research, writing, journalism, or related.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct media strategy for Senate DFL Caucus members across press releases, columns, social media, and outreach.
• Coordinate media outreach through pitches, advisories, and radio/TV appearances; edit and refine messaging with policy analysts/researchers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Discretion and confidentiality

Social media familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years experience in advertising, digital media, public relations, or related

Tools

Canva

Google Suite

Clipping tools

Job description

Senate is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to lead media strategy for Senate DFL Caucus members, crafting press releases, columns, social media content, and outreach plans. The role includes coordinating media outreach and providing copywriting support to policy analysts and researchers.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing and verbal communication skills, experience with media relations, and the ability to collaborate with department staff to advance caucus messaging while maintaining