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The Public Interest Network · 2 days ago

Media Relations Specialist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$42K/yr - $54K/yr

5+ years exp

The Public Interest Network is hiring a Media Relations Specialist to provide communications support to their network of advocacy organizations focused on environmental, health, and consumer issues. This role involves managing media campaigns, writing and editing content, building media relationships, and recruiting interns to enhance the organization's media presence.

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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

Qualification

Media RelationsProject ManagementDigital SavvyNetworkingGoal-drivenConcise CommunicationInitiative

Required

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

Have at least a bachelor's degree and excellent academic credentials

Can make a two-year commitment to the position