Strategic Media Relations Leader & Spokesperson

Pennsylvania State Education Association; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Free parking

Generous leave package

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Pennsylvania State Education Association in Harrisburg, PA seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Communications to lead media relations, messaging, and public outreach. You will develop talking points, coordinate with leaders, staff, and the media, and serve as a spokesperson on issues affecting public education.

The role requires outstanding writing, editing, and strategic communication skills, the ability to translate complex education policy into clear messages, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in media relations, public relations, or communications.
• Bachelor's degree in media/communication fields is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare talking points, news releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, testimony, and speeches.
• Prepare stakeholders for TV, radio, print, online media interviews and public events.
• Act as official spokesperson with reporters and media.
• Support media inquiries, campaigns, and crisis communications regionally.
• Build relationships with reporters and editors and pitch stories.
• Coordinate press releases, media advisories, and outreach.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public speaking

Writing/editing

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Media Relations

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Pennsylvania State Education Association in Harrisburg, PA seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Communications to lead media relations, messaging, and public outreach. You will develop talking points, coordinate with leaders, staff, and the media, and serve as a spokesperson on issues affecting public education.

The role requires outstanding writing, editing, and strategic communication skills, the ability to translate complex education policy into clear messages, and a collaborative,