Media Relations Manager/Senior Media Relations Manager

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a Washington, DC-based think tank that helps policymakers work across the aisle to craft bipartisan solutions. By connecting lawmakers, delivering data and context, negotiating policy details, and creating space for bipartisan collaboration, BPC ensures democracy can function on behalf of all Americans. We believe that bipartisanship combines the best ideas of both parties to create even better, lasting policy.

Media Relations Professional Opportunity

BPC is seeking a media relations professional with a background in federal budget, tax, or related policy to join our communications team. In this role, your primary function is to generate positive media coverage for BPC’s fiscal policy work, directors and/or executive directors, and other senior staff associated with Economic Policy Project.

This specific portfolio includes an array of fiscal policy and budget issues including state and federal tax, the federal debt and debt limit, and the intersection of fiscal policy issues with other BPC programs and priorities. A successful applicant will work hand in hand with BPC’s Economic Policy Program and other experts to produce reports and policy recommendations, hold events, and use traditional and digital media to advance our objectives.

You will be part of a six-person media team and work closely with the broader communications team, including marketing, digital, and events. While the position will reside on the Communications team, the position will collaborate closely with our fiscal policy and BPC Action teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication efforts of BPC’s Economic Policy Program, focused on fiscal and tax policy, and other policy areas as needed, and promote the organization’s overall mission to craft policy solutions that improve lives.
• Work collaboratively with project directors and teams to develop proactive communications strategies.
• Draft press releases, advisories, op-eds, and other written materials.
• Draft statements, quotes, and posts/comments for earned media opportunities.
• Draft copy and create content for staff and BPC’s social media platforms.
• Create interview briefing materials, including talking points and backgrounders.
• Review, edit, and approve op-eds, blog posts, newsletters, and other written materials.
• Secure placement of op-eds and letters to the editor.
• Work collaboratively with digital and events teams to ensure coordination of communications efforts.
• Proactively pitch reporters, producers, and editors on the team’s research, legislative priorities, mission, and expertise.
• Identify opportunities for cross-policy collaboration on communications tactics and ways to elevate BPC’s brand and work in creative, strategic ways.
• Analyze media metrics and provide periodic reports to team and internal leaders, including for quarterly board reports.
• Supports communications leadership as necessary on special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Solid writing skills, familiarity with AP Style.
• Demonstrated track record of sound judgment and responsibility.
• Exercises independent decision-making skills.
• Communicates effectively with media relations, policy team members, and communications leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Campaign experience a plus.

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

COVID Guidelines

The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. As such, the Bipartisan Policy Center is encouraging all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine, and to receive a booster shot as soon as eligible.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits, covering 90% of costs for HMO and POS plans (with employees covering 10%), and 80% for the PPO plan (with employees covering 20%).

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

This position is budgeted between $75,000 and $90,000.

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