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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press logo
4 weeks ago

Media and Public Relations Manager

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)Full time$74K/yr – $87K/yr
International Spy Museum logo
5 weeks ago

Public Relations Specialist

International Spy Museum

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)Full time$55K/yr – $65K/yr
Highwire logo
6 weeks ago

Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Highwire

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)Full time$54K/yr – $62K/yr
Highwire logo
6 weeks ago

Senior Vice President, Health

Highwire

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)Full time$175K/yr – $225K/yr
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press logo

Media and Public Relations Manager

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$74K/yr - $87K/yrIn-houseFull-timeManager4+ years exp.
4 weeks ago
International Spy Museum logo

Public Relations Specialist

International Spy Museum

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$55K/yr - $65K/yrIn-houseFull-timeMid level2+ years exp.
5 weeks ago
Highwire logo

Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Highwire

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$54K/yr - $62K/yrAgencyFull-timeMid level2+ years exp.
6 weeks ago
Highwire logo

Senior Vice President, Health

Highwire

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$175K/yr - $225K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level13+ years exp.
6 weeks ago
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press logo
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Media and Public Relations Manager

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$74K/yr – $87K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Strategy
  • Support day-to-day media relations strategy to maximize visibility and reach among core and new audiences
  • Manage incoming media requests from journalists and news outlets seeking comment and interviews, coordinating with internal staff as necessary
  • Proactively pitch newsworthy blog posts, legal filings, op-eds, and interviews with Reporters Committee spokespeople to secure coverage on Reporters Committee's work and impact
  • Monitor the media environment and respond rapidly to breaking news, coordinating strategy with leadership
  • Draft and distribute press releases and media statements
  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across relevant beats (media, national news, national security, legal, Supreme Court/DOJ, local news)
  • Prepare leadership and spokespeople for interviews, public appearances, and speaking engagements, including drafting quotes, comments, and talking points for attorneys as needed
  • Assist in designing communications plans for major program initiatives, research reports, policy initiatives, events, and public announcements
  • Track communications performance and recommend strategies to expand audience engagement and influence

Requirements

  • Deep commitment to press freedom and the First Amendment
  • 4+ years of communications/media relations experience
  • Demonstrated success securing coverage and managing relationships with top-tier, trade, and local media
  • Sound news judgment and a comprehensive grasp of diverse media platforms
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines under pressure
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, a deep commitment to accuracy, and a rigorous attention to detail
  • Ability to engage and influence senior leadership, with strong presentation skills
  • Strong collaborator across legal, program, policy, development, and operations teams
  • Comfort working with executive leaders and legal experts, including experience preparing spokespeople for public appearances
  • Deep familiarity with media research/contact databases (e.g., MuckRack, Cision)

Preferred

  • Prior agency, nonprofit, law firm, or policy communications experience
  • Experience managing websites via content management systems and familiarity with web publishing best practices
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Benefits

  • compensation: Reporters Committee is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including group medical insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, health-reimbursement accounts, and paid family leave.
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that has provided free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists since 1970.The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and our team of attorneys protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists by:*Operating a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline to answer questions from journalists and media lawyers.*Filing amicus briefs and statements of support in court cases involving First Amendment freedoms and access to public information.*Representing journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering.*Providing free resources on media law topics ranging from open government and reporter shield laws to access to court documents and proceedings.*Leading trainings to help news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news navigate legal issues.*Preparing the next generation of media lawyers for a career defending the First Amendment through fellowships and internships.For more information, visit our website at rcfp.org.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA
54 employees (9 in marketing)
www.rcfp.org

Salaries

Posted range

$74K/yr – $87K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (17% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$1.3M
Last Raise
$1.3M
Grant, 11 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Grant • $1.3M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
81.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.5%
Direct
38%
Referral
6.3%
Social
2.5%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~54

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