Senior Science Media Relations Specialist

Allen Institute; Washington; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Allen Institute is seeking a Communications and Media Relations Specialist III to expand and strengthen its presence in top-tier media. You will develop media strategies aligned with scientific priorities, build relationships with journalists, and communicate the Institute’s impact across print, broadcast, and digital media.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications and Media Relations, you will craft press materials, coach leadership, and monitor media results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Writing or Journalism or equivalent combination of degree and work experience
• 2 years of communications experience in a nonprofit, agency or corporate environment or related
• 2 years of mainstream journalism experience
• Strong project management, writing and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and similar media creation tools to develop visually engaging web pages, social media posts and digital media assets

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the Communications Department and the Allen Institute to develop strategies and tactics aligned with established departmental and Institute priorities that strengthen the Institute’s reputation, brand, thought leadership, and visibility in the world
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists and editors at scientific and general interest news publications and broadcasters
• Develop earned, owned, and shared media strategies to showcase the Allen Institute story in print, broadcast, and online media
• Align media strategies with the Institute’s scientific goals and milestones, and partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Build and nurture positive relationships with key science writers, reporters
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests in a timely manner
• Develop, write, and distribute effective communications materials including press releases, messaging documents, talking points, briefing documents.
• Provide media coaching and support for Institute leadership and scientific staff
• Expand and maintain media contact lists
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate media relations results on an annual basis
• Support the Communication Team’s response during crisis situations
• Work in collaboration with the Marketing, Events and Impact Team to promote Allen Institute events and education resource
• Work independently and collaborate with members of the Communications department to develop written, video, and audio content for distribution on multiple platforms and channels

Skills

Project management

Writing

Organizational skills

2 years communications experience

2 years mainstream journalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Writing or Journalism or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Allen Institute is seeking a Communications and Media Relations Specialist III to expand and strengthen its presence in top-tier media. You will develop media strategies aligned with scientific priorities, build relationships with journalists, and communicate the Institute’s impact across print, broadcast, and digital media.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications and Media Relations, you will craft press materials, coach leadership, and monitor media results.