The Public Interest Network

Media Relations Specialist

The Public Interest Network

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $42,000 - $54,000 per year

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Preferably have at least 5 years of experience in public/media relations and/or journalism
  • Experience at a nonprofit or in politics is a plus
  • Have at least a bachelor’s degree and excellent academic credentials
  • Can make a two-year commitment to the position
  • Are a concise communicator who can advocate for causes and translate wonky topics into layman’s terms
  • Can write and edit well enough to impress even a grizzled, veteran journalist
  • Can manage complex projects
  • Are goal-driven and results-oriented, lead by example, take initiative and learn from mistakes
  • Are digitally savvy with Google Suite, Microsoft Office and major social media platforms and can effectively use spreadsheets, databases and other technology.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • time off
  • commuter benefit program
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • parental leave
  • long term disability insurance
  • needs-based student loan assistance
  • excellent training program
  • opportunities for advancement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
media relationsjournalismwritingeditingcommunications strategiesproject managementpersuasive writingcampaign managementoutreachadvocacy
Soft skills
concise communicationorganizational supportgoal-drivenresults-orientedinitiativeleadershipadaptabilityteam managementproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills