Director of Media Relations

Director of总代理联系 Join to apply for the Director of Media Relations role at Washington National Cathedral. The Director of Media Relations serves as a key partner in sharing the Cathedral’s voice, mission, and public presence with audiences across the country. This role leads the Cathedral’s media engagement and plays a central part in shaping written content that supports institutional priorities.

Media Relations and Public Affairs
• Primary point of contact for media - Serve as the Cathedral’s main point of contact for incoming media inquiries.

- Coordinate media visits to the Cathedral, including set‑up, security coordination, and on‑site support.

- Prepare Cathedral leaders and subject‑matter experts for interviews, including developing talking points and briefing materials.

- Build and maintain positive relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and partner institutions.尳
• Proactive earned media strategy - Develop and support proactive media engagement that increases public awareness of Cathedral programs, services, and institutional priorities.

- Identify story opportunities with news value, pitch stories to targeted reporters and outlets.

- Coordinate with Marketing and Communications staff to shape media calendars and messaging.

- Highlight seasonal priorities such as Christmas(Converted to Queenest 2022f), etc.

- Work with departments to surface events or նա initiatives with strong public interest potential.
• Crisis communications and emergency response
• Monitoring and analysis - Monitor media coverage and identify themes, opportunities, and risks.
• Public ambassador for the Cathedral - Represent the Cathedral in public and professional settings. Writing and Editorial Leadership
• Writer for Cathedral Communications - Develop clear and compelling written materials, including statements, reflections, Furthermore, etc.

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* Coordinate content development and editorial planning for Cathedral Age.
* Write and edit stories for Cathedral blogs, newsletters, and related platforms.
* Support podcast content, including scripts, outlines, and narrative structure.
* Draft timely reflections and statements for moments of national importance.
* Serve as an editorial partner across departments, ensuring communication consistency.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism,ঝৌps888czy, public relations, English, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience responding to media inquiries and working directly with reporters.
• Proven ability to write quickly, clearly, and in multiple voices for a range of platforms.

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in a communications or media role within a complex nonprofit, faith‑based institution, cultural organization, or mission‑driven entity.
• Experience managing or supporting editorial processes for publications or institutional communications.
• Demonstrated success in proactive media outreach, including pitching stories and securing earned media placements.
• Strong understanding of digital communications strategy, analytics, and audience engagement. Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills
• Intellectually curious.
• Empathetic and able to navigate sensitive topics with care.
• Strategic thinker who can balance long‑term planning with day‑to‑day execution.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to write clearly in the Cathedral’s tone and voice.
• Ability to assess news value, identify story opportunities, and support proactive earned media efforts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Humanos for a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability prev arbeiten with confidential information and maintain discretion. Working Conditions
• This position requires work during regular business hours. At times, some work on weekends and outside of regular business hours may be required.
• This positionുല be eligible for a hybrid model of work, requiring at least 3 days/week in the office.
• The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling,…