Responsibilities

• Own the daily pitch operation - proactively identifying story angles, drafting sharp pitches, and relentlessly following up to secure coverage across national media outlets and key regional markets (most notably, Texas).
• Monitor the news and culture cycle in real time to spot reactive opportunities where Builders’ voice, insights, or programs can be inserted credibly and quickly.
• Draft compelling press releases, media advisories, op-ed drafts, and story memos that make it easy for journalists to say yes.
• Develop and maintain a robust media list across national political, civic, and cultural beats.
• Treat creators as a core earned media channel - identifying, vetting, and building relationships with podcasters, newsletter writers, YouTube channels, and social creators whose audiences align with Builders’ mission and reach demographics traditional press doesn’t. Managing execution in collaboration with the Social team.
• Build and maintain genuine, trust-based relationships with journalists, producers, editors, and bookers across print, digital, broadcast, and podcast platforms.
• Serve as a consistent, reliable point of contact for media - responding quickly, providing useful background, and positioning Builders as a go-to source for cross-partisan civic stories.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with emerging media voices and non-traditional platforms where Builders’ message can reach new audiences.
• Support the placement and preparation of Builders spokespeople and Movement Partners for media appearances, interviews, and contributed content opportunities.
• Leverage AI tools actively across your workflow - pitch drafting, media research, coverage analysis, and contact list building - staying ahead of emerging PR tech.