Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Public Citizen’s Communications Office is seeking a Communications Assistant to join a creative, energetic and fast-paced team. The Communications Assistant will be responsible for publicizing and generating media attention for our work to hold elected officials accountable, end the influence of money in politics, protect our climate, and more. We seek someone bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and a solid knowledge of the political news landscape. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with others. This person will work closely with the communications team to coordinate media outreach, social media, email activism, and communication with members. The position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications. This is a 2-year position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build, maintain, and update press lists for Public Citizen’s communications team. Respond to reporter inquiries by directing them to the appropriate experts, setting up interviews, and providing messaging guidance. Identify journalists who cover our issues, develop relationships, and connect them with policy experts. Write and edit press blog posts, op-eds, letters to the editor, press releases, statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets, and other materials as needed. Materials should require minimal editing. Distribute press releases and other materials via our electronic distribution system (Cision). Assist in planning and executing press conferences, media briefings, and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and contacting journalists. Monitor breaking news and assist in rapid response, identifying media opportunities to promote key messages, such as op-eds, radio, TV, LTEs, etc. Post news releases and documents on the web. Take photos and videos at Public Citizen events. Collaborate with staff and interns to compile and distribute weekly media hits reports. Write stories for Public Citizen News, the organization’s membership newspaper. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. At least one year of relevant work experience. Knowledge: General knowledge of national current events, especially relating to money in politics, health and safety, government accountability, and major issues. Familiarity with Cision, WordPress, and similar platforms is a plus. Skills: Strong writing and editing skills; comfortable communicating with reporters via phone and email; organized and detail-oriented. Ability to juggle multiple tasks under deadline and work with diverse people. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive non-profit salary based on experience; good medical and dental coverage; three weeks paid vacation. Salary range: $65,227 to $86,909. Benefits include: Medical and dental coverage fully paid by PC, including for children. Three weeks paid vacation plus five personal days. 401K with 5% contribution after one year. 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year. Sabbatical after 10 years. Student loan reimbursement program.

TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and resume to Omar Baddar at Obaddar@citizen.org. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. Visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Public Citizen

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