Media Relations Manager
About The Position
Hudson Institute seeks a media relations manager to develop and operationalize Hudson’s media strategy, proactively promote Hudson’s research and analysis, and interface with press. This is a full-time position based out of Hudson’s Washington, DC, office, reporting to the director of external affairs. About Hudson Institute Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.
Requirements
- Commitment to Hudson Institute’s mission and supporting the work of the Institute’s experts and staff.
- Three years’ relevant experience in communications, politics, policy, journalism, or other relevant fields.
- Strong news judgment and public policy savvy.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with reporters and successfully pitch stories to national and policy media.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and comprehension skills, both written and oral, including professional and tactful demeanor in dealing with press.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with others.
- Creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes Hudson’s media strategy to broaden awareness among key audiences: journalists, policymakers, experts, and supporters.
- Proactively secures media opportunities for Hudson by pitching experts, research, policy memos, reports, and commentary to journalists covering breaking news and long-term policy issues.
- Builds and maintains relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers across print, digital, television, radio, and podcast outlets.
- Fields and responds to press inquiries and schedules and facilitates interviews for experts with media outlets.
- Pitches op-eds for experts, facilitating communication between editors and Hudson experts throughout the publication process.
- Maintains comprehensive media lists and facilitates media coverage of Hudson events.
- Collaborates with digital media manager to identify Hudson experts, research, and content to promote across social media channels, including coordinating newsworthy social media content and event highlights.
- Engages Hudson's research staff to identify, develop, and communicate compelling stories, and regularly implements new communications approaches.
- Tracks breaking news and trending topics to leverage Hudson's policy work and expertise in real-time media opportunities.
- Tracks Hudson media coverage, requesting corrections when necessary.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions after one year with Hudson
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental and family leave
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
