Communications Media Relations Manager

Position description:

Young Invincibles (YI), a national advocacy organization amplifying the voices of young adults in the political process and expanding economic opportunity for our generation, seeks a Media Relations Manager to work out of one of its offices. This position will drive strategic press coverage around YI's policy and advocacy campaigns tied to health care, higher education, workforce, and civic engagement on a national level and in YI's regional offices.

YI's Media Relations Manager will primarily be responsible for garnering media coverage for the organization and our issue areas through pitching and building relationships with reporters.

Location:

Washington, DC/Houston, TX/ or Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid:
This is a hybrid role that requires in-office work at least once a week
Salary: $72,828 - $81,151 (based on location)

Principal responsibilities:

• Develop media relations strategy to place stories that progress our mission, insert YI into national and regional discussions on policy trends, and elevate the voices of young adults
• Generate creative and timely story ideas and pitch them to media on a regular proactive basis
• Support rapid response and reactive media strategy around YI's issue areas and legislative action, both federally and regionally
• Build and manage relationships with media and serve as their primary liaison to YI
• Write press materials including press releases, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets, talking points, etc.
• Work with young adult spokespeople to prepare and support them for media opportunities
• Conduct media trainings and prepare staff for interviews and press event
• Support the overall communications work, including drafting and editing materials

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in Communications, Media Marketing, Arts/Media Management
• Must have 3-6 years of media experience working with press to field inquiries and proactive pitch and place strategic stories. Experience can be in lieu of education
• Command of news trends and a demonstrated understanding of print, broadcast, and online media
• Ability to work with and forge new relationships with reporters and editors
  • Very strong writing and editing skills
• Passion for the causes YI champions and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Preference for background in policy, government relations, or advocacy

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, & vision coverage, company funded HRA plan; 401K retirement, life insurance, generous vacation, etc

Equal Opportunity Statement

YI is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. YI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.