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Public Citizen · 3 months ago

Press Officer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $121K/yr

6+ years exp

Public Citizen is a progressive nonprofit consumer-advocacy organization fighting for a government that prioritizes the needs of consumers, workers, and the public. They are seeking a Press Officer to publicize their litigation against the Trump administration and to coordinate media outreach with social media and other communication efforts.

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Responsibilities

Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans for individual lawsuits and our litigation overall, with minimal oversight

Build out the human element of lawsuits we file and pitch them to reporters

Knit together the stories of multiple lawsuits, to explain what the administration is doing, highlight victories, and show where the courts are falling short

Author narrative descriptions of case impacts to deliver to key audiences (opinion makers, policy makers, etc)

Identify and develop relationships with journalists in diverse outlets – from major national news reporters to podcasters –who cover issues related to our litigation work

Write, edit and distribute press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials as needed

Assist in planning and executing press conferences and teleconferences, media briefings and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and calling journalists

Keep up with breaking news and other news about our issues and engage daily in rapid response, identifying media opportunities to publicize our litigation

Create social media content and provide digital media staffers with topline messaging to translate our cases to broad audiences

Other duties as assigned