Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to secure positive coverage in national, trade and regional outlets.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and influencers in relevant sectors.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support state comms managers in managing media inquiries and engaging journalists.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points and backgrounders for media interviews .
• Identify and secure high-impact speaking opportunities for organizational leaders at conferences, webinars, and industry events.
• Support presentation development, including slide design and messaging alignment for executive engagements.
• Maintain and evolve master messaging materials to ensure consistency across all external communications.
• Create and oversee external content, including press releases, op-eds, blogs and social media posts, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and tone.
• Lead content planning and execution for quarterly webinars and monthly newsletters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in external communications, media relations, or public affairs
• Proven success in securing media coverage and managing executive visibility programs
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives
• Experience managing content calendars and editorial guidelines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment