JOB OF THE WEEK: Director of Media Relations for the National Retail Federation

Director, Media Relations for the National Retail Federation

 Reports to:  VP, Communications and SVP, Communications and Public Affairs

Directly responsible for, but not limited to, performing the following duties:

• Executing both short term and long term media campaigns to pro-actively build press awareness of issues and events and garner positive coverage
• Extensive writing of press releases, media advisories, Op-Eds, and executive briefing documents
• Building an acute understanding of policy issues including their history, current activity, and future developments
• Offer insight and understanding about leveraging new and emerging media technology to strengthen public awareness of key issues among target audiences
• Representing NRF to the public through a variety of media as an association spokesperson

• Working with policy team to develop and maintain content to support PR and Advocacy sections of NRF website
• Developing and maintaining strong Washington media contacts from traditional and emerging media outlets

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop and pitch ideas/stories to media and to communicate effectively and persuasively in a variety of environments.
• Ability to write about a variety of legislative issues for diverse audiences through multiple channels
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle fast-paced, deadline oriented office
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Political campaign, Capitol Hill or trade association experience is a plus

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize assignments & handle multiple tasks

EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years related experience

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Public Relation/Journalism or equivalent experience. 

Interested candidates should email: freeman(at)nrf.com