Media Specialist

## Job Type: Full-Time

**Salary:** $70,000–$75,000/year
**Start Date:** Immediate

## Position Overview

EARTHDAY.ORG seeks a Media Specialist to research, conceptualize, and craft original story ideas to take to journalists. The role will also cultivate relationships with a range of print and digital outlets. Working closely with the Program staff, you will contribute to the creation and execution of our media reach.

## Responsibilities

– **Press relationship cultivation** — On‑going cultivation of press relationships (print, broadcast, traditional, and environmental‑specific) for EDO as a whole and around particular EDO programs/campaigns.
– **Press coverage** — Winning press coverage for EARTHDAY.ORG that brings our work and mission to as wide an audience as possible.
– **Communication plans** — Execute tactical communication plans to drive media coverage for our campaigns.
– **Writing & editing** — Writing and editing stand‑out press releases, media alerts, and other outreach (email, newsletters, reports).
– **Article research** — Research and write articles for publication, both on EDO platforms and external media outlets.
– **Editorial support** — Editing other writers’ work quickly and efficiently.
– **Press interviews** — Setting up and assisting with press interviews.
– **Social media support** — Providing support for EDO’s social media and marketing efforts as needed.
– **Media database management** — Maintain national and global media contact database and distribution lists.
– **Metrics tracking** — Track results, metrics, and media coverage to measure the effectiveness of communications using our media database systems.
– **Phone outreach** — Feels comfortable making phone calls to the press and talking to other journalists.
– **Campaign strategy** — Help innovate short‑ and long‑term strategies to drive coverage of our campaigns and effectively deliver the core EDO message.
– **Independent work** — Work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
– **Environmental support** — Additional activities in support of the environment.

## Qualifications

– **Work Experience** — 3–5 years of work experience.
– **Education** — Bachelor’s in English, Communications, or Writing preferred, or equivalent experience.
– **Capabilities** — Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, and adapt to changing situations. Detail‑oriented, creative, and collaborative. An understanding or background in the environmental and/or climate space is a plus.

## Physical Demands

This is a sedentary position, in which you may occasionally need to lift and carry books or files up to 10 pounds. Occasional travel may be required.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

EARTHDAY.ORG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EARTHDAY.ORG does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

## To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to **[email protected]**.