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Center for American Progress · 2 days ago

Press Assistant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $63K/yr

1+ years exp

Center for American Progress is seeking a Press Assistant to support their Press team. The role involves media outreach and administrative duties, including assisting with research, writing, and editing materials for a media audience, as well as leading daily meetings and managing press inquiries.

CharityNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Senior Director of Broadcast Communications and other members of the Press team to coordinate outreach to the press

Assist in researching, drafting, and editing press releases, advisories, op-eds, pitches, social media posts, talking points, briefing memos, and other projects for a media audience

Build and maintain press lists for the team

Assist in managing and responding to press inquiries

Assist in longer-term institutional and research projects as needed

Monitor the news and compile daily press clips

Lead the Press team’s morning meeting and maintain the Press team’s daily calendar

Provide additional administrative capacity to support the team’s work as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Media relationsWordPressOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingInterest in politicsMultitaskCommitment to missionInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

One to two years of experience, which may include internships, in communications, media relations, government, nonprofit work, or a related field

Excellent writing and editing skills and a desire and willingness to stay on top of the daily news cycle

Strong interest in politics, news, and policy

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a team

Ability to multitask, initiate new projects, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Creative and entrepreneurial with strong problem-solving skills

Possession of good news and editorial judgment

Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail

Commitment to American Progress' mission and goals

Preferred

Familiarity with WordPress, Cision, the AP Stylebook, and Adobe Audition or other audio software is a plus

Benefits

Full and competitive benefits package

Company

Center for American Progress

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The Center for American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.

Founded in 2003

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees