Public Media Communications Director

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WETA in Arlington, VA is seeking a Director of Communications to lead day-to-day communications for PBS News and its portfolio, including media relations, events, and award submissions.

In this role you will craft press materials, develop brand talking points, coordinate talent events with Development, oversee submissions, and monitor coverage across broadcast and digital platforms, while guiding a fast-paced team.

Competenze

• College degree.
• Seven to ten years of experience working in public relations, with experience in journalism or political spaces.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day communications and promotion of PBS News programming, including talent and special programming.
• Plan and coordinate talent events and visits with Development.
• Oversee PBS News’ awards submissions process and calendar.
• Write and distribute press materials including press releases and programming announcements.
• Draft brand talking points and executive communications for on-the-record uses.
• Manage media tool kits: bios, headshots, video footage, and collateral.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Excellent writing

Multi-tasking

Discretion under deadlines

Event planning

Media relations

HTML coding

Photoshop

Mailchimp

Cision

Social media

Formazione

BA/BS (4-Year College / University Degree)

Strumenti

Photoshop

Mailchimp

Cision

Descrizione del lavoro

WETA in Arlington, VA is seeking a Director of Communications to lead day-to-day communications for PBS News and its portfolio, including media relations, events, and award submissions.

In this role you will craft press materials, develop brand talking points, coordinate talent events with Development, oversee submissions, and monitor coverage across broadcast and digital platforms, while guiding a fast-paced team.