About the role

  • Media Relations Specialist at National Alliance to End Homelessness promoting solutions to homelessness through effective media strategies. Collaborating with communications team and engaging with media outlets.

Responsibilities

  • Manage proactive and reactive media outreach, including developing and distributing press releases, pitches, talking points, and other messaging.
  • Respond to a high volume of incoming media queries with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Build and maintain relationships with national, regional, and policy reporters across print, broadcast, online, and podcast outlets.
  • Collaborate with the VP, Communications to develop and execute media strategies for major announcements, initiatives, and events.
  • Support media training for Alliance spokespeople, including preparing messaging and interview guidance.
  • Monitor daily news coverage, identify emerging trends, and share relevant updates with staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Four to six years relevant experience working directly with the media.
  • Experience working on homelessness, affordable housing, or justice-oriented issues is preferred.
  • Journalism or public relations experience are a plus.

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Financial support for professional development and wellness activities
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with a generous holiday schedule

Job title

Media Relations Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,590 - $98,265 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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