Senior Manager, Media Relations

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🕒 April 21

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Public Rights Project

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2017

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

🏛️ Government

Social Impact • Non-profit • Government

Public Rights Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and social justice. It focuses on empowering local, state, and tribal governments to uphold and enforce laws that protect the civil and human rights of marginalized communities. Through advocacy, legal support, and strategic partnerships, Public Rights Project aims to bridge the gap between legal promises and the realities faced by individuals, particularly in the areas of voting rights, workplace protection, and community engagement.

📋 Description

• Lead PRP's proactive earned media strategy, identifying and driving opportunities to place stories with national, regional, and issue-specific media outlets. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across a range of beats including civil rights, immigration, democracy, criminal justice, and local government. • Support PRP's network of local government partners in developing public relations strategies. • Serve as a primary media contact for PRP, managing inbound press inquiries and coordinating rapid response to breaking news. • Lead the drafting and editorial review of press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and other external materials. • Manage and coordinate embargoed releases, ensuring timely and accurate distribution to media partners. • Lead media event production, including press conferences, media briefings, and media trainings. • Prepare PRP staff and local government leaders for high-profile media appearances. • Advise on organizational public statements and develop messaging strategies. • Track news cycles and issue area developments, generating insights that inform strategy.

🎯 Requirements

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs, ideally within a legal, civil rights, advocacy, or policy environment. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. • Demonstrated track record of securing earned media placements in national and regional outlets. • Deep experience developing senior leadership communications and thought leadership content. • Experience preparing organizational spokespersons for media appearances and high-profile press engagements. • At least three (3) years of experience directly supervising or managing staff, with a demonstrated ability to develop and support team members. • Proficiency with Meltwater or comparable media monitoring and analytics platforms is required. • Familiarity with the legal and civil rights landscape, and comfort translating complex litigation and policy issues for broad audiences. • Passion and commitment to using the power of government to protect marginalized communities' civil rights and freedoms. • Commitment to the mission and core values of Public Rights Project, especially diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

🏖️ Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive workplace • Opportunities for professional development • Remote work arrangements