Alliance Defending Freedom · 1 day ago
Media Relations Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yr
5+ years expAlliance Defending Freedom is dedicated to protecting religious freedom and free speech. The Media Relations Manager will develop and manage media campaigns, engage with media outlets, and shape ADF's voice to amplify its mission.
Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion
Responsibilities
Manage and develop strong, productive relationships with the media
Ensure consistent, proactive, and responsive engagement with the media
Develop, coordinate, execute, and evaluate earned media engagement plans and campaigns that advance ADF’s legal strategy and advocacy objectives
Manage and coordinate media events, including necessary travel
Prepare principals and clients for and staff media interviews
Assist with the development of key messages, potential media questions and answers, fact sheets, etc
Build and strengthen relationships with media-relations counterparts from allied organizations
Manage contracts that support ADF media relations, advocacy campaigns and advertising efforts
Manage ADF’s rapid response efforts to breaking news that has a nexus to ADF
Perform related duties or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of experience in Media Relations, Public Relations, or Journalism field
Demonstrated track record of success in media relations
Proficient in writing and editing materials according to AP Style
Proficient with media relations and/or public relations management applications
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including attention to detail
Team player, ability to work effectively with cross-team counterparts on multi-aspect projects
Must be responsible, flexible and work well in fast-past environments
Ability to understand basic constitutional law and legal terminology
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel for media engagements as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or similar academic field
In-depth knowledge of constitutional law and policy and experience communicating on relevant topics to ADF's work
Benefits
100% covered medical and dental insurance
Medical and dependent care reimbursement
Paid disability
Long-term care
Life insurance
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Paid time off
12 paid holidays each year
Company
Alliance Defending Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom is a legal organization committed to producing religious freedom, free speech, marriage, and family
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Jeffrey Ventrella
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