M+R Hiring Media Relations Senior Associate (DC or LA)

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Tania Stewart

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Jan 26, 2016, 8:18:25 AM1/26/16

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M+R is looking for a Senior Associate who is a media relations wiz to join our Communications & Advocacy division’s DC or LA office.

The right person for this job will have 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in media relations. We need a communications know-it-all who wants to help progressive, public-interest nonprofits like the American Lung Association, ASPCA, MacArthur Foundation, Humanity United, and other groups reach their audiences, advance their issues, and change the world.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll be responsible for leading earned media implementation efforts for M+R clients on a local, regional and national level. You’ll use your creativity and tried-and-true best practices of media relations to get results.

M+R is an equal opportunity employer; people of color, people with disabilities, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, disability, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

You:

Have 2-4 years of professional earned media, communications, or campaign experience (PR agency and LA/CA-background a plus).
Can point to successful implementation of one or more public relations or media relations campaigns.
Are an avid follower of current events and news.
Can articulate your ideas in writing and in meetings.
Are a collaborative team player who takes (and gives) feedback constructively.
Set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You have a strong sense of ownership and urgency over projects.
Are self-motivated, highly organized, and personable. Actually, you’re kind of awesome and amazing.

The Job:

Drive awareness of our clients and their issues by helping develop and carry out earned media strategies and campaigns. (AKA…do what it takes to get great press hits in outlets that matter for the wonderful organizations we work with.)
Support client teams with day-to-day tasks that keep us organized and making progress.
Presenting ideas and updates to clients.
Contributing to communications plans.

Salary, Benefits and Some Perks:

We offer a great salary and benefits package:

Three week’s vacation as well as sick and personal days;
Generous health, dental and vision benefits;
401(k);
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care and transit;
Weekly brainstorms where we cook up our most creative campaign ideas.

The Fine Print:

You can work from one of the following M+R offices:

1901 L Street, NW, Washington, DC
1275 East 6th Street, Los Angeles

M+R is 100 smart people who help nonprofits achieve real, lasting change. We mobilize supporters, raise money, and move the media, the public, and decision-makers. We only work with clients we believe in. We take risks. We work hard. We’re leaders, we’re organizers, and we don’t stop until we win.

To apply, please send your resume, salary requirements, portfolio, and cover letter detailing why you’d like to work for us to jo...@mrss.com with the subject line “Media Relations Senior Associate.”