Lead Associate, Media Relation; P2

Hybrid-Fairfield, CT
501 Kings Hwy E
#400
Fairfield, Town of, CT 06825, USA

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Lead Associate for Media Relations will execute key media relations and strategic communications functions that advance the priorities of Save the Children, including a special, but not exclusive, focus on policy and advocacy of the agency and its advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN). Working collaboratively to implement communications strategies, the Lead Associate helps identify and engage key audiences—including media, coalition partners, policymakers, advocates, and the public—through clear, compelling communications.

The position maintains regular contact with traditional and emerging media, including journalists across local, state, and national markets; drafts and edits communications materials; and plays a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating media advocacy efforts and their impact.

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

• Support implementation of communications and media outreach plans that advance SCAN's priorities in alignment with broader federal policy goals.
• Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, talking points, media advisories, statements and spokesperson briefing materials.
• Collaborate with policy, advocacy, and technical experts to translate complex information into clear communications products.
• Monitor policy developments and news trends and share opportunities with communications team members.
• Assist with coordinating communications activities across internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Support day-to-day media activities, including developing pitches, coordinating and scheduling interviews, and maintaining press lists.
• Help establish and maintain relationships with journalists, producers and media contacts across local, state and national outlets, as well as other influential content creators.
• Assist in preparing spokespeople for media opportunities by gathering background materials and coordinating logistics.
• Partner with Media team members to support Save’s international portfolio, with a primary focus on the Middle East.
• Develop and maintain a diverse roster of subject matter experts and backup spokespeople.

• Monitor media coverage related to organizational priorities and policy issues.
• Produce regular media coverage summaries and reports.
• Maintain media tracking systems and communications calendars.
• Compile basic metrics and reporting to support evaluation of media outreach efforts.
• Track communications deliverables and help coordinate workflows across the Media team. Required qualifications for the role
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proven writing and editing skills
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Proven ability to organize and execute tasks for several campaigns simultaneously
  • Ability and eagerness to engage across the political spectrum and to champion the organization’s bipartisan approach to effective policy making
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and knowledge of media monitoring tools
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written…