Strategic Media Relations Manager

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid family leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Media and Public Relations Manager at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press shapes and executes strategies to promote the organization in the media and among core audiences. The role requires strategic communication at the intersection of media law and journalism, with a focus on securing top-tier coverage.

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, you will drive reactive and proactive media strategy, work with the Legal and Policy teams, and position the organization as a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of communications/media relations experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Experience securing top-tier coverage and relationships with media.
• Familiarity with media databases such as MuckRack and Cision.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day media relations strategy to maximize visibility.
• Manage media requests from journalists and outlets.
• Proactively pitch newsworthy content to secure coverage.
• Draft and distribute press releases and statements.
• Build relationships with journalists across beats.
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews and public appearances.

Skills

4+ years communications/media rel.

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Leadership collaboration

Media databases familiarity

Tools

MuckRack

Cision

Job description

The Media and Public Relations Manager at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press shapes and executes strategies to promote the organization in the media and among core audiences. The role requires strategic communication at the intersection of media law and journalism, with a focus on securing top-tier coverage.

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, you will drive reactive and proactive media strategy, work with the Legal and Policy teams, and position the organization as a