The Public Interest Network

Public Relations

• provide communications support to our network of environmental, health and consumer advocacy organizations
• elevate our campaigns and positioning through increased media mentions and more interviews with our leadership and subject matter experts
• be the point person for garnering coverage from key journalists for our issues and campaigns
• work with other members of the communications team to support connections with media across the country
• 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
• pitch stories to journalists using persuasive writing and speaking skills
• recruit and manage interns and potentially oversee junior staff

Media Relations Specialist