Responsibilities

• Lead and execute earned media strategies and outreach across nonprofit and government client accounts
• Build, maintain, and refine targeted media lists (national, regional, and state-level)
• Draft and edit media pitches, press materials, and rapid response communications
• Lead reporter outreach and relationship-building, including proactive pitching and follow-ups
• Edit and refine thought leadership content, including op-eds and commentary for Beltway and policy-focused audiences
• Support and coordinate events, including planning, logistics, speaker prep, and on-site execution
• Monitor earned media coverage and develop clear, concise summaries and analysis across state and federal landscapes
• Identify narrative trends and provide actionable insights to inform communications strategy
• Support new business development, including research, pitch development, and PowerPoint presentation creation/editing
• Contribute to client deliverables, including memos, briefings, and communications plans
• Help train and mentor junior staff on earned media best practices and PR fundamentals
• Participate in client meetings and internal planning sessions
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Vice President.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in public relations, earned media, or communications roles (agency experience strongly preferred.)
• Strong experience editing and refining written content, especially op-eds or thought leadership.
• Experience supporting or leading events and media moments.
• Experience working with nonprofit, policy, or government clients is a plus.
• Experience contributing to new business pitches and presentations is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, especially PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Real growth and upward mobility as our Washington office continues to expand, with opportunities to take on more responsibility and shape both client work and how we operate
• Exposure beyond a single lane, with the ability to build skills across earned media, public affairs, and integrated communications
• Autonomy in your day-to-day work, paired with access to senior leadership for guidance, feedback, and support when you need it
• Strong, collaborative client relationships with mission-driven organizations where we are trusted partners, not just vendors
• A close-knit team culture that values humor, camaraderie, and showing up for one another