Senior Manager, Media Relations

Public Rights Project

. Lead PRP's proactive earned media strategy, identifying and driving opportunities to place stories with national, regional, and issue-specific media outlets.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,600 - $158,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead PRP's proactive earned media strategy, identifying and driving opportunities to place stories with national, regional, and issue-specific media outlets.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across a range of beats including civil rights, immigration, democracy, criminal justice, and local government.
Support PRP's network of local government partners in developing public relations strategies.
Serve as a primary media contact for PRP, managing inbound press inquiries and coordinating rapid response to breaking news.
Lead the drafting and editorial review of press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and other external materials.
Manage and coordinate embargoed releases, ensuring timely and accurate distribution to media partners.
Lead media event production, including press conferences, media briefings, and media trainings.
Prepare PRP staff and local government leaders for high-profile media appearances.
Advise on organizational public statements and develop messaging strategies.
Track news cycles and issue area developments, generating insights that inform strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs, ideally within a legal, civil rights, advocacy, or policy environment.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Demonstrated track record of securing earned media placements in national and regional outlets.
Deep experience developing senior leadership communications and thought leadership content.
Experience preparing organizational spokespersons for media appearances and high-profile press engagements.
At least three (3) years of experience directly supervising or managing staff, with a demonstrated ability to develop and support team members.
Proficiency with Meltwater or comparable media monitoring and analytics platforms is required.
Familiarity with the legal and civil rights landscape, and comfort translating complex litigation and policy issues for broad audiences.
Passion and commitment to using the power of government to protect marginalized communities' civil rights and freedoms.
Commitment to the mission and core values of Public Rights Project, especially diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A diverse and inclusive workplace
Opportunities for professional development
Remote work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

earned media strategypublic relations strategiesmedia event productiondrafting press releaseseditorial reviewmedia advisoriesop-edsmessaging strategiesmedia monitoringanalytics

Soft Skills

relationship buildingteam managementcommunicationstrategic thinkinginsight generationadvisory skillspreparation for media appearancesleadership developmentrapid responsecommitment to diversity