Responsibilities

• Write, edit and advise on partner communications materials
• Manage and develop communications and media strategies for partners
• Work with Progress Michigan’s digital and creative teams to develop materials for partners as well as our various organizational entities
• Pitch to and engage with members of the media
• Conduct communications and media trainings for partners
• Assist with editing and reviewing other Progress Michigan communications materials
• Represent Progress Michigan on partner coalition and campaign calls and meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of political issues impacting Michiganders
• Experience and education (certificates, training, or higher education) in the political, public relations, media and/or other related communications fields
• The ability to write professional communications materials
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Managing individual short- and long-term goals while working in a team environment
• Strong sense of humor, and a sense of what’s appropriate in humor
• Candidates must be located in Michigan

Benefits

• health, vision and dental coverage as well as paid vacation, paid sick leave and 401K match.