Director of External Communications and Media Relations at nonpartisan nonprofit Partnership for Public Service. Leading media strategies and crisis communications to advance government reform.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Partnership’s proactive and rapid response media relations work and team by providing strategic direction and high-level oversight to elevate the Partnership as a local and national expert and leader in government reform.
Monitor and analyze the current media and policy landscape to identify opportunities for engagement and proactive media strategies to support and amplify organizational priorities (e.g., op-eds, interviews and strategic content placement).
Oversee rapid response communications during breaking news and relevant policy developments, ensuring timely, accurate and accessible messaging.
Manage rapid response protocols, communication systems and decision-making frameworks.
In partnership with the Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement, lead crisis communications, including reputational risk anticipation and response planning.
In partnership with the Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement, develop and refine organizational messaging, brand voice and narrative strategies, ensuring they reflect the organization’s priorities and policy positioning.
Serve as a thought partner to executives on message development, narrative framing and public positioning.
Train and support staff and key partners as ambassadors of the Partnership’s value proposition and messaging.
Oversee the editorial team and editorial process.
Set the standard for high-impact writing and provide high-level content leadership that elevates quality and clarity, while empowering team to own and deliver consistently excellent work.
Serve as principal copy writer and editor across external facing products, including media materials (e.g., news releases, statements, etc.), research reports and policy papers.
Ensure products reflect Partnership’s style, values and messaging and advance strategic goals.
Requirements
At least 10 years of successful experience demonstrated in external communications or media relations, ideally in a senior or leadership role.
National-level experience with understanding the evolving media landscape, crisis management and rapid response communications and campaigns.
Experience supervising staff, managing competing priorities and maintaining high-quality output in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience navigating complex political, operational and interpersonal dynamics.
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or a similar field, or a combination of experience and education in professional work or military experience.
Benefits
medical, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
long- and short-term disability insurance
a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match
opportunities for training and development
commuter benefits
15 days of annual leave per year
10 days of sick leave per year
all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off
use of an on-site exercise facility
Job title
Director – External Communications and Media Relations
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