Partnership for Public Service · 8 hours ago
Director, External Communications and Media Relations
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expThe Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Director of External Communications and Media Relations, responsible for shaping and amplifying the organization’s public voice across media channels and leading a six-person press and editorial team.
AdvocacyGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversee the Partnership’s proactive and rapid response media relations work and team by providing strategic direction and high-level oversight to elevate the Partnership as a local and national expert and leader in government reform
Monitor and analyze the current media and policy landscape to identify opportunities for engagement and proactive media strategies to support and amplify organizational priorities (e.g., op-eds, interviews and strategic content placement)
Oversee rapid response communications during breaking news and relevant policy developments, ensuring timely, accurate and accessible messaging. Manage rapid response protocols, communication systems and decision-making frameworks
In partnership with the Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement, lead crisis communications, including reputational risk anticipation and response planning
In partnership with the Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement, develop and refine organizational messaging, brand voice and narrative strategies, ensuring they reflect the organization’s priorities and policy positioning
Serve as a thought partner to executives on message development, narrative framing and public positioning
Train and support staff and key partners as ambassadors of the Partnership’s value proposition and messaging
Oversee the editorial team and editorial process. Set the standard for high-impact writing and provide high-level content leadership that elevates quality and clarity, while empowering team to own and deliver consistently excellent work
Serve as principal copy writer and editor across external facing products, including media materials (e.g., news releases, statements, etc.), research reports and policy papers. Ensure products reflect Partnership’s style, values and messaging and advance strategic goals
Collaborate with Partnership’s researchers and policy experts to ensure external products are accurate, accessible and strategically aligned
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of successful experience demonstrated in external communications or media relations, ideally in a senior or leadership role
National-level experience with understanding the evolving media landscape, crisis management and rapid response communications and campaigns
Experience supervising staff, managing competing priorities and maintaining high-quality output in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience navigating complex political, operational and interpersonal dynamics
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or a similar field, or a combination of experience and education in professional work or military experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Long- and short-term disability insurance
A 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match
Opportunities for training and development
Commuter benefits
15 days of annual leave per year
10 days of sick leave per year
All federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off
Use of an on-site exercise facility
Company
Partnership for Public Service
Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan organization that strives for a more effective government for the American people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Google.org
2024-10-16Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Max Stier
President and Chief Executive Officer
parimal kopardekar
Mentor and Co-Founder, Leadership Circle by Partnership
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