What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of professional experience in media relations public relations journalism or a press office
- Experience speaking with reporters on the record
- Strong news judgment and instincts for press work
- Ability to assess sensitive high-stakes situations and provide thoughtful counsel under pressure
- Clear fast writing with the ability to tailor tone for different audiences
- Ability to build productive relationships with journalists researchers leaders and program staff
- Comfort working calmly on deadline in rapid-response environments
- Genuine curiosity about the organization’s focus areas and mission
Nice to have
- AI and/or philanthropy media experience
- Collaborative
- Responsive
- Service mindset
Day to day
- Serve as an on-record and on-background spokesperson representing the organization accurately and credibly
- Pitch and place stories while building strong relationships with journalists across relevant beats
- Manage incoming press inquiries and prepare staff with briefing documents talking points and media training
- Monitor coverage assess reputational risk and support rapid thoughtful responses to media attention
- Collaborate with the broader communications team on newsletters internal communications social media and process improvements
Hiring process
- Apply by 11.59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, August 9
- Contact jobs@coefficientgiving.org for assistance or accommodation questions