Media Relations Associate

GiveDirectly

Media Relations Associate responsible for pitching GiveDirectly's programs and research to media and thought leaders. Supports the organization's visibility and donor engagement strategies.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position will be responsible for pitching GiveDirectly programs and research to key media and thought leaders, reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Media and Strategic Communications.
This person will be pitching traditional media and supporting GiveDirectly’s surrogate strategy — cultivating relationships with public intellectuals, newsletter writers, podcasters, and other content creators who can serve as credible, independent advocates for cash transfers to high-value audiences.
In addition, this person will help build the infrastructure that makes the team smarter and faster. This includes maintaining and improving internal systems and being the in-team expert on AI-powered tools and automation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of experience in communications, media, content marketing, journalism, market research, or related fields
Compelling experience at desk research — able to make sense of opportunities and leads within an opaque industry
Strong familiarity with traditional and non-traditional media and content creators in the United States
Experience with AI tools for research, writing, and workflow automation
Exceptional project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written skills, with a focus on concise and intentional communication
Ability to “think” like a journalist — telling a compelling story and communicating why it matters without setting off their PR alarm
Comfort with systems and tools — Airtable and other CRMs — and a disposition toward building better workflows, not just following existing ones
Alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development
Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393

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Hard Skills & Tools

communicationsmediacontent marketingjournalismmarket researchdesk researchproject managementwritingworkflow automationstorytelling

Soft Skills

emotional intelligenceproblem solvingfollow-throughfostering inclusivityconcise communicationintentional communicationability to manage multiple workflowsrelationship buildingcritical thinkingadaptability