Media Communications Director for The Public Interest Network- DC or Denver

[Lucy Sedgwick]

Media Communications Director for The Public Interest Network

The Public Interest Network is hiring a Media Communications Director to promote our brands, issue campaigns and staff with the media.

The Public Interest Network includes U.S. PIRG and the state Public Interest Research Groups, Environment America and its 29 state affiliates, Green Corps, Green Century Funds, the National Environmental Law Center and other organizations. The Media Communications Director will collaborate with the staff of these groups, craft a media strategy for each brand, and directly connect with reporters, bloggers, editors and others in the media world to increase our visibility, name recognition, reputation and reach.

 

Responsibilities:

The Media Communications Director will:

• Craft and help drive media strategies for each of our major brands and programs.
• Build relationships, and help other staff build relationships, with important members of the news media.
• Develop metrics for media visibility, name ID, favorables and more.
• Coordinate our media strategy with our citizen outreach (canvass and telephone), digital outreach, direct member communication, and internal staff communication teams and strategies.
• Create new initiatives and ideas to strengthen our media presence and complement all of our communications work.

 

Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of professional experience in communications, social media, media outreach, and/or public relations.  Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication ability and have experience in supervising and training staff.  Related advanced degrees may count towards experience.  Familiarity with graphic design, layout, and web development is preferred. 

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. The Public Interest Network offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in our group health care, college loan assistance, and 401(k) programs. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location:

Washington, DC, or Denver, CO. 

Application:

Please apply using our online application: http://publicinterestnetwork.org/page/pin/apply.

The Public Interest Network is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.