Tech Policy Media Relations Specialist

Association for Competitive Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

Home internet reimbursement

Job summary

The Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) seeks a media relations associate to support day-to-day media relations and communications in Washington, DC. The role reports to the director of global communications and involves media outreach, press materials, monitoring, research, and events.

This position is located in Washington, D.C., with in-person work required three days per week, and flexibility for the other two days.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in media relations, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the news media and an interest in understanding how stories are developed and covered.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently while taking direction from senior staff.
• Ability to learn new communications and media monitoring tools.
• Experience with Meltwater or a similar media monitoring or CRM platform is preferred but not required.
• An interest in technology policy and the small businesses that drive the app economy.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining media lists and journalist contact information.
• Researching reporters and news outlets covering ACT’s policy and industry issues.
• Assisting with media outreach, including drafting pitches, press releases, and media advisories.
• Following up with reporters as appropriate.
• Monitoring daily news coverage and identifying relevant stories and media opportunities.
• Using Meltwater to track coverage and prepare media reports and summaries.
• Responding to incoming press calls and emails, and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
• Drafting talking points, fact sheets, and other communications materials.
• Assisting with press conferences, briefings, and other media events, including RSVPs, credentialing, event materials, and on-site support.
• Researching news trends and coverage of issues relevant to the organization.
• Maintaining media and communications records in the organization’s CRM.
• Assisting with embargoes and other media outreach logistics.
• Supporting reporting on media coverage and communications metrics.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Research skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Tools

Meltwater

CRM platform

Job description

The Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) seeks a media relations associate to support day-to-day media relations and communications in Washington, DC. The role reports to the director of global communications and involves media outreach, press materials, monitoring, research, and events.

This position is located in Washington, D.C., with in-person work required three days per week, and flexibility for the other two days.