Hybrid Media Relations Specialist

at The Public Interest Network

• Job title: Media Relations Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $42,000 - $54,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Media Relations Specialist providing communications support for environmental, health and consumer advocacy organizations. Elevating campaigns through media coverage and collaboration with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of media campaigns from gestation to fruition
• Develop comprehensive, multifaceted communications strategies for ongoing and new campaigns
• Write and assist in writing news releases, blogs, position statements and internal memos
• Edit internal and public-facing writing for consistency, clarity and relevance
• Build and maintain lists of media contacts
• Add to network media lists through outreach to journalists across the political spectrum and in a wide array of media including digital media, podcasts, television, radio and print
• Pitch stories to journalists using persuasive writing and speaking skills
• Match our stories to journalists’ needs
• Reach audiences via phone, email and social media and digital platforms
• Recruit and manage interns
• Potential to oversee junior staff
• Provide organizational support as needed to other departments within our network of organizations

Requirements

• Preferably have at least 5 years of experience in public/media relations and/or journalism
• Experience at a nonprofit or in politics is a plus
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree and excellent academic credentials
• Can make a two-year commitment to the position
• Are a concise communicator who can advocate for causes and translate wonky topics into layman’s terms
• Can write and edit well enough to impress even a grizzled, veteran journalist
• Can manage complex projects
• Are goal-driven and results-oriented, lead by example, take initiative and learn from mistakes
• Are digitally savvy with Google Suite, Microsoft Office and major social media platforms and can effectively use spreadsheets, databases and other technology.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• time off
• commuter benefit program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• parental leave
• long term disability insurance
• needs-based student loan assistance
• excellent training program
• opportunities for advancement