Director of Media Relations

Reports to: Vice President, Communications
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Communications
Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion – Level 7
Compensation range: $92,000–$110,400 per annum
Work site: On-site (Washington, D.C., office)

Summary

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Media Relations. The Director will serve as a senior member of the Communications team and will work closely with policy staff from American Progress’ economic, health, and Disability Justice programs to develop and implement press outreach for American Progress products and initiatives. They will work with other members of the communications team to create content as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement press and communications plans for American Progress’ policy work, especially in the areas of economics, health, and disability policy.
• Provide pitching and other press outreach support to American Progress’ campaigns and other initiatives.
• Collaborate with American Progress’ policy, advocacy, digital communications, events, and government affairs teams to create holistic outreach plans for American Progress initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in media and/or communications. On the record spokesperson experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team and across teams.
• Ability to multitask, and to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial; strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of American Progress issues.
• Strong political instincts.
• Ability to build, motivate, and work within a team to accomplish project goals.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, campaign, or local, state and federal government is a plus.
• Reporter relationships, especially on economics, health, or disability beats is a plus.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and goals.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a salary range of $92,000–$110,400.

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This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

This is not a remote position.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.

Additional information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.
For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.