OPEN POSITION: MEDIA STRATEGIST

Momentum Communications Group is seeking a Media Strategist to join our team of award-winning nonprofit communications specialists. The media strategist position is primarily responsible for placing press coverage on our nonprofit clients, as well as supporting social media and digital marketing campaigns as needed. If you are passionate about doing good in the world and a savvy communicator, this is an opportunity to work with one of Observer’s 2024 Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and the 2020 Nonprofit PR Team of the Year (Nonprofit PR Awards).

Position Responsibilities:

• Pitch local, regional and national media to place stories on our clients
• Cultivate relationships with journalists
• Strategize media relations campaigns
• Interview clients and stakeholders to develop stories
• Write press materials, opinion pieces, bylined articles and digital content
• Brainstorm ideas to advance our clients’ missions
• Write social media content and execute social media strategy as needed

Position Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate has at least one year’s experience as a fulltime journalist, conducting interviews, reporting, writing and/or editing stories for a news organization. Alternatively, candidates should have at least one year of media relations experience working at a PR agency or nonprofit. Experience creating and/or managing social media is a plus. The position offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement with competitive salary and benefits.

Perks of the job:

In addition to the fulfillment that comes from doing meaningful work that impacts the world around us, benefits include 15 days of PTO, 14 paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day), 4 paid mental health days, 2 paid service days (such as volunteer work for a charity, beach clean up, etc.), group outings, competitive benefits, a flexible work policy, a professional development stipend, and more.

About Momentum:

We work with nationally recognized nonprofits who make a difference in social justice, health, education, youth development and a wide range of social services from affordable housing to food security. Our team is on the frontlines helping our clients build awareness and influence through the press, social media and digital marketing.

What we believe in:

Our culture encourages creativity, listening, curiosity, collaboration and excellence. We are serious about what we do, and have fun doing it. We are looking for engaging writers, nuanced communicators, deep thinkers and passionate collaborators.

Momentum Communications Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

THE HIRING PROCESS

1. Application materials will be reviewed
2. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call
3. First round candidates will be invited to a preliminary Zoom interview
4. Second round candidates will be invited to a second interview (ideally in-person)
5. Finalists’ references will be checked