The Public Interest Network

Public Relations

• 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

Media Relations Specialist