Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities

Earthjustice•Washington, DC

10d•$101,200 - $132,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities joins Earthjustice’s Public Affairs and Communications team to develop and carry out earned media and communications strategies for Earthjustice litigation and policy work. The role supports priority issue areas by developing communications strategies and deepening and expanding press coverage. The position reports to the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Healthy Communities and works under that person’s guidance and strategic leadership. It is non-supervisory and is expected to work a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. The preferred arrangement is hybrid from the Washington, D.C., San Francisco, or Los Angeles office; candidates elsewhere in the United States may be considered for remote work or work from another Earthjustice office.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in media relations.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to develop relationships with journalists and pitch high-impact media stories to advance advocacy campaigns.
Proven ability to succeed in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines.
Experience using social media, Muck Rack, and/or other media relations software to monitor media narratives, connect with journalists, and amplify earned media placements.
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of justice, excellence, inclusion, and partnership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or Marketing.
Experience working with nonprofits, advocacy organizations, government, or political campaigns.
Experience working on environmental issues.

Responsibilities

Pitch stories to national and regional media outlets and other influential news sources on behalf of Earthjustice, its clients, and partners.
Track media narratives, identify and pursue earned media opportunities, and build relationships with journalists.
Respond to breaking news, pursue coverage opportunities, and manage media lists and contacts.
Develop and implement media outreach strategies on Healthy Communities issues and the Community Partnership Program in collaboration with the Associate Director, communications team, litigators, policy staff, clients, and coalition partners.
Work with national and grassroots coalitions to support advocacy efforts and develop messaging and media strategy.
Develop talking points, quotes, and statements for the program team, and assist staff in preparing for media interviews.
Implement communications strategies for program priorities under the Associate Director’s strategic leadership, working with clients, partners, coalitions, communications team members, and program staff.
Write and distribute press releases, talking points, and background materials on cases of interest.
Coordinate with vendors on communications content, such as digital ads and photos, as needed.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, support project management, and collaborate across the department on knowledge sharing and content planning.
Attend events, webinars, trainings, professional development programs, and internal DEI learning opportunities.
Pursue professional development, build skills, and share knowledge.