Director, Media Relations

Description

The Hatcher Group is seeking an experienced, mission-driven communications professional with a strong background in media relations to join our team. As our in-house media relations specialist, you’ll lead strategic media relations initiatives for clients committed to causes such as public health, education, and the environment. You will manage high-impact public relations campaigns, identify key media outlets and strategic partners to enhance client reach, and secure both national and local media coverage. You will play a key role in driving impactful campaigns for nonprofit organizations, government entities, and partners aligned with Hatcher’s commitment to justice and sustainability.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, effective communicator and purpose-driven team player with a passion for advancing clients’ missions. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment and are excited to contribute fresh ideas and solutions to meet our clients’ goals.

Our flexible-first work culture empowers you to deliver your best work wherever you are. While remote work is a regular part of our operations, candidates within commuting distance of our Bethesda, MD office are strongly preferred to support weekly in-person collaboration and team building.

What You’ll Do

• Lead media relations strategy and execution across multiple client accounts.
• Draft and edit press releases, op-eds, media advisories, and other public-facing content.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with national and local media outlets and partners.
• Develop comprehensive media strategies tailored to target audiences and client goals.
• Secure media placements and coverage that elevate client initiatives.
• Manage integrated public relations campaigns across our practice areas.
• Coordinate with creative and digital teams to support media outreach with compelling content.
• Contribute positively to a team environment rooted in the firm’s core values.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking a passionate and collaborative professional eager to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of media relations and public relations experience; prior agency experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of securing national and local media placements.
• Exceptional writing skills with expertise in press releases, op-eds, and strategic messaging.
• Experience developing and executing media strategies across practice areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in pitch/placement for media sources including podcast, blog, newsletter, and broadcast outlets.
• Strong client-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development efforts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Monday.com or similar project management tools.
• Strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Flexibility to quickly adapt when high-priority needs arise.
• Experience working under pressure with deadlines.

We are pleased to offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $125,000 per year for this position, tailored to your experience and aligned with our internal standards. Join us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and continuous learning opportunities. Plus, take advantage of monthly perks, a home office fund, and a supportive community with in-office snacks and social events!

About The Hatcher Group

We are catalysts for change, solution engineers, and champions of your mission.

A Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) headquartered in Maryland, Hatcher creates award-winning marketing and communications campaigns for clients from across our four sectors: education, environment, public health, and community and opportunity. Since 2000, Hatcher has partnered with nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, and other organizations committed to activating change and creating a better world.

Our diverse team of strategic experts in marketing, communications, media, and design bring their all to every project. We immerse ourselves in our client’s world, leaving no stone unturned to tailor solutions and elevate creative potential. By prioritizing authentic and trustworthy partnerships, we execute strategies that capture precise visions and advance meaningful missions.

Hatcher envisions a just and sustainable world where no person is left behind. We create for the social challenges of our time, uniting our clients’ messages with audiences that need to know. Powered by purpose, we are The Hatcher Group.

Salary Description

$100,000 – $125,000

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