Media Relations and Communications Strategist
Skills
ArrangingCoalitionsDevelopment ProgramsEarned MediaGrassroots OrganizingJournalismLong-Form
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism Communications Political Science or Marketing preferred
- At least three years’ experience in media relations
- Experience with nonprofits advocacy organizations government or political campaigns preferred
- Experience working on environmental issues preferred
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to develop relationships with journalists and pitch high-impact media stories
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines
- Experience using social media Muck Rack or similar media relations software
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
- Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice values
Nice to have
- Collaborative
- Strategic
- Detail-oriented
- Fast-paced
- Mission-driven
Day to day
- Develop and execute earned media and communications strategies for Lands Wildlife and Oceans litigation and policy work
- Pitch compelling stories to national regional and online outlets and build strong relationships with journalists
- Write press releases talking points background materials and media statements while responding quickly to breaking news opportunities
Hiring process
- Submit resume
- Submit cover letter
- Submit two brief writing samples