Responsibilities

• Build a coalition of supporters, including victims' advocates, citizens, businesses, legislators, and labor unions.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute media events in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, state legislators, and coalition members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets, reporters, and editorial boards to secure coverage and shape public narratives.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Serve as a communications liaison among diverse stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging and strategic alignment.
• Prepare spokespersons for media appearances, including message development and media training support.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing insights and recommendations to strengthen campaign effectiveness.
• Support broader campaign communications strategies to advance legislative goals and public engagement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or 2+ years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience writing media-ready news releases and press materials
• Experience coordinating media events and working directly with media outlets
• An understanding of public policy, government relations, or advocacy campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently

Preferred

• Experience working with government agencies, elected officials, or labor unions
• Familiarity with transportation safety or public health campaigns

Benefits

• Work that saves lives
• Real influence on legislation
• High-trust, high-visibility mandate