| American Principles Project is seeking a Director of Media Relations with at least 5 years communications experience with a think tank, Capitol Hill, non-profit or newsroom.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a communications strategy, including grassroots communications, earned media outreach, and paid media campaigns; • Write news releases, statements, media alerts, editorial memoranda, oped pieces, speeches or remarks and other materials; • Write talking points, questions-and-answers, and other message materials. • Aggressively work to place content (e.g., op-eds, interviews) in national, state and local media outlets; • Pitch media and handle media queries on APP issues; • Other related duties as assigned.
Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to mfellows@americanprinciplesproject.org |
| • 5+ years experience in communications with a think tank, Capitol Hill office, non-profit or newsroom;
• Established media contacts;
• Proven record of media placement;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, newsletters, and fact sheets;
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal skills;
• Ability to effectively multi-task in fast-paced environment;
• Experience working under tight deadlines. |