Part-Time Media Relations Specialist - $25-$30/hr

Beacon Hill; Alexandria (VA); Hybride; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

Hybrid work model

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Beacon Hill is seeking a Part-Time Media Relations Specialist for a nonprofit trade association in Alexandria, VA. This temporary role focuses on a November Congressional briefing and federal policy initiative, with 15-20 hours per week and a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite).

You will craft pitches, messaging, press releases, speaking points, and quotes; pitch national outlets; leverage DC media contacts and manage outreach with senior leadership. Start ASAP through late January 2027, $25-$30/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in media relations, PR, or strategic communications.
• Proven experience pitching reporters and securing earned media coverage.
• Strong network of national media contacts; Washington Post relationships preferred.
• Experience with Washington, DC media, public policy, advocacy, or government affairs preferred.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into compelling media stories.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a targeted media strategy for the briefing and policy initiative.
• Identify news angles and create pitches, messaging, press releases, talking points, and quotes.
• Proactively pitch national and top-tier outlets to generate earned coverage.
• Leverage media contacts and build relationships with reporters covering Congress and public policy.
• Coordinate media opportunities with briefing panelists and stakeholders.
• Partner with senior leadership while independently managing outreach and post-event coverage.

Connaissances

Media relations

Pitching reporters

News storytelling

Strategic communications

Relationship building

Description du poste

Our client, a nonprofit trade association, is seeking a Part-Time Media Relations Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis in Alexandria, Virginia.

About The Job:

• Develop and execute a targeted media strategy surrounding a November 18 Congressional briefing and federal policy initiative


• Identify compelling news angles and create effective pitches, messaging, press releases, talking points, and quotes


• Proactively pitch national and top-tier media outlets to generate earned coverage and expand existing press relationships


• Leverage existing media contacts and build relationships with reporters covering Congress, public policy, sustainability, water, and infrastructure


• Coordinate media opportunities with briefing panelists and key stakeholders


• Partner with senior leadership while independently managing media outreach, follow-up, and post-event coverage

About You:

• 5+ years of media relations, PR, strategic communications, or related experience


• Proven experience pitching reporters and securing earned media coverage


• Strong network of national media contacts; Washington Post relationships strongly preferred


• Experience with Washington, DC media, public policy, advocacy, or government affairs strongly preferred


• Strong ability to turn complex policy issues into compelling media stories


• Entrepreneurial, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working independently


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior leaders, media contacts, and external stakeholders

About The Position:

• Start Date: ASAP!


• Temporary assignment through late January 2027


• $25-$30/hr


• 15-20 hours per week; flexible schedule


• Hybrid: 2 days onsite

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.