Strategic Communications Director & Media Relations

WETA; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WETA in Arlington, VA, seeks a Director of Communications to oversee day-to-day communications, media relations for PBS News and related programming, and plan talent and executive events.

The role manages award submissions, writes press materials, crafts brand talking points, and coordinates with Development. Strong writing, AP style, and ability to work under deadlines are essential.

Formación

• Seven to ten years of public relations experience, with journalism or political spaces.
• College degree (BA/BS).
• Experience in media relations and press materials writing.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day communications and promotion of PBS News programming with stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate PBS News talent events and station visits.
• Oversee award submissions process and calendar.
• Write and distribute press materials including press releases.
• Draft brand talking points and executive communications.
• Manage media tool kits and bios and video collateral.
• Monitor daily coverage of PBS News programming and industry news.
• Perform related special projects or other duties.

Conocimientos

AP style

Writing

Media relations

Event planning

Digital media

HTML coding

Photoshop

Mailchimp

Cision

Educación

BA/BS

Herramientas

Photoshop

Mailchimp

Cision

Descripción del empleo

WETA in Arlington, VA, seeks a Director of Communications to oversee day-to-day communications, media relations for PBS News and related programming, and plan talent and executive events.

The role manages award submissions, writes press materials, crafts brand talking points, and coordinates with Development. Strong writing, AP style, and ability to work under deadlines are essential.