Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to increase visibility and public engagement
• Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson for the organization
• Represents the organization handling media interviews and speaking engagements unless fitting for President, Vice President, or Executive Directors to be interviewed.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and media outlets
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and op-eds
• Pitch compelling stories and secure press coverage for events, programs, and impact initiatives
• Manage media-related aspects of crisis communications in coordination with leadership
• Prepare talking points, press kits, and media training for spokespeople and leadership
• Collaborate with the social media or marketing team to align messaging

Preferred

• 1+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications preferred, but not required
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong media contacts and proven track record of securing earned media
• Ability to distill complex ideas into compelling, accessible messaging
• Experience working in mission-driven or nonprofit settings is highly desirable
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools, press distribution platforms, and content management systems