Responsibilities

• Serves as the day-to-day lead for media relations execution, managing inbound press inquiries.
• Drafts and distributes press releases, statements, media responses, op-eds, and other press materials for review and approval across appropriate channels, including media lists, wire services, and digital platforms.
• Builds and maintains relationships with national, trade, and policy reporters covering healthcare and consumer issues.
• Monitors media coverage, compiles daily press clips, identifies opportunities for proactive engagement, and produces media reports on breaking news/trending issues as needed.
• Contributes to rapid response efforts tied to breaking news, policy developments, and emerging issues.
• Coordinates interview logistics and spokesperson preparation.
• Coordinates the timely posting of press releases, statements, and other media materials on CHPA’s website and digital platforms.
• Supports the development and execution of social media content that supports media relations and policy communications priorities.
• Drafts messaging and materials related to federal and state legislative and regulatory issues, including statements, Q&As, media prep documents, and one-pagers / policy documents.
• Translates complex policy and regulatory topics into clear, media-ready communications.

Requirements

• Capitol Hill or policy communications experience, particularly in a congressional press office or committee environment.

Preferred

• Strong writer with policy messaging experience.
• Experience in healthcare policy communications.
• Experience leading rapid response and media relations in a fast-paced issues-driven environment.
• Experience coordinating with Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, and internal teams.

Benefits

• CHPA fosters employee engagement and reward staff through challenging work, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible scheduling and time-off options, and opportunities to grow and develop professionally.