Media Relations Strategist for Healthy Communities

Earthjustice; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 113.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Earthjustice, the nation’s leading environmental law organization, seeks a Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities. Based in DC/SF/LA with hybrid options, you will develop and execute earned media strategies to support litigation and policy work, reporting to the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications.

You will build relationships with journalists, craft talking points, and coordinate with coalitions to broaden press coverage on priority issues,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or Marketing preferred.
• At least three years’ experience in media relations.
• Experience working with nonprofits, advocacy organizations, government, or political campaigns preferred.
• Experience working on environmental issues preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with journalists and pitch high-impact media stories to advance advocacy campaigns.
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience using social media, Muck Rack, and/or other media relations software to monitor media narratives, connect with journalists, and amplify earned media placements.

Aufgaben

• Media Outreach (55%): Pitch stories to national and regional media outlets, track media narratives, pursue earned media opportunities, and build journalist relationships.
• Message Development and Media Training (15%): Develop talking points, quotes, and statements; assist staff in media interviews.
• Strategy (20%): Write and distribute press releases, talking points, background materials; coordinate with vendors for communications content.
• Administrative and Professional Development (10%): Attend meetings, support project management, participate in DEI learning opportunities.
• Ongoing Learning: Actively pursue professional development and share knowledge.

Kenntnisse

Media relations

Journalistic outreach

Communication strategy

Relationship building

Deadline driven

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/Political Science/Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

Earthjustice, the nation’s leading environmental law organization, seeks a Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities. Based in DC/SF/LA with hybrid options, you will develop and execute earned media strategies to support litigation and policy work, reporting to the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications.

You will build relationships with journalists, craft talking points, and coordinate with coalitions to broaden press coverage on priority issues,