Senior Strategist, Media Relations

Salary Range

The general salary range for this position is $116,000-$140,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training, and education.

Position Description

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Senior Principal Strategist, Legislation and Law for the Media Relations department. This position is responsible for initiating, executing, and overseeing strategic media relations plans to increase media coverage for our federal priorities and litigation efforts, especially the work of the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF). The position will build our overall brand and raise public, donor, and policymaker awareness of our regulatory, political, and legal efforts on behalf of animals.

Responsibilities

• Proactively strategizing, overseeing, developing, and executing media relations campaigns
• Pitching and/or advising on pitching of media to garner attention for domestic federal priority work
• Strategizing collaboratively with internal stakeholders on key initiatives
• Fielding media inquiries, performing background research, and developing messaging
• Monitoring press coverage for enterprising media opportunities
• Writing, editing, and routing press releases, advisories, pitch letters, and other collateral material
• Developing targeted lists and disseminating press releases and other materials to targeted contacts

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications and/or Public Relations required. Graduate degree desirable
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Capitol Hill, federal agency, and/or political campaigns media relations
• Strong familiarity with the current political landscape required
• The ability to manage press events and attend in-person events in the DC region on short notice
• Demonstrated working knowledge of national and political media, various media directories, and public relations computer programs and processes
• Proven record of successful enterprising public relations efforts
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills
• The ability to build and foster effective relationships
• A high level of confidence, integrity, interpersonal skills, and a professional presence
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, proactive, and self-motivated
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• The ability to travel occasionally for media cultivation and pitching in major markets, as well as press conferences or related events
• A commitment to animal protection/welfare is highly desired

Location and Application

This position is in the DC Metro Area with the ability to work remotely. Please submit your resume and cover letter as one document. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status, or protected veteran status. EOE

Please apply using the following link: Senior Strategist, Media Relations – Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)