JOB OF THE WEEK: NARAL, Assistant Director of Media Strategy and Outreach
NARAL is hiring an Assistant Director of Media Strategy and Outreach who would work closely with the Director of Communications and Online Advocacy Strategies to coordinate media and online communications strategies. This position’s duties include monitoring blogs and online media and assisting in the development of organization-wide publications and media activities. He or she also works with the Director in assessing and responding to incoming media requests and in implementing an aggressive media outreach strategy for the state-based affiliate network. He or she coordinates activities with other departments, and generates press materials as needed.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates outreach to new and traditional media, with a special emphasis on bloggers and other online sources;
- Manages the NARAL Pro-Choice America blog and develops ideas and plans to incorporate it into the organization’s overall media strategy;
- Oversees media inquiries and develops process for meeting deadlines;
- With approval of Director, schedules calls between NARAL Pro-Choice America experts and reporters or producers, and initiates message materials for spokespeople;
- Participates in ongoing planning activities with internal groups, affiliates, and coalition partners;
- Develops and maintains organization-wide inventory of message materials for use by national spokespeople, state affiliates, and other key allies;
- Institutes priorities and timelines for special projects performed by interns;
- Serves on key internal committees.
Qualifications
- College degree;
- 5+ years media-relations experience;
- Capitol Hill, advocacy, or campaign experience a plus;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Fluency in Spanish highly desired;
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to handle multiple projects;
- Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America’s goal of building a political constituency to protect and promote the right of all women to exercise the full range of their reproductive choices, including abortion;
- Experience with writing on new-media platforms and social networks;
- Knowledge of MS Word, Access, Excel, and other programs highly desirable
To apply, send resume and cover letter to: NARAL Pro-Choice America, 1156 15th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 / Fax: (202) 973-3096 / Email: [email protected]. (PF tipster)
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