Press Officer, Elections and Campaigns

Planned Parenthood Federation of America • Washington, DC

7d • $78,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Press Officer, Elections & Campaigns would execute communications and media strategies around Action Fund and PPVotes’ electoral advocacy and political priorities to ensure access to care at Planned Parenthood health centers, including safe, legal abortion and other sexual and reproductive health care. This position is responsible for strategically responding to breaking news and providing communications with a focus on meeting the needs of and supporting local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations during the 2026 electoral cycle. The individual would leverage earned media in support of Action Fund and PPVotes’ public policy goals.

This role will work closely with multiple departments and teams, opposition research, policy teams, and Action Fund and PPVotes’ organizing and electoral teams, to collaboratively accomplish desired goals. On behalf of Action Fund and PPVotes, the press officer will work on the IE side communications team, in partnership with local Planned Parenthood advocacy & political staff, on developing media strategies and tactics for core electoral targets and states.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of media experience required, preferably working directly with regional and national media, including reporters, producers, bloggers, and writers, with a demonstrated ability to pitch and land stories.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Must write and edit proficiently and quickly, and must be motivated and a self-starter with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables with quick turnarounds.
• Knowledge of communicating with diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
• Must be a team player and remain calm under pressure.
• A deep commitment to the Planned Parenthood mission of promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on campaigns or in electoral politics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories, create media materials, and support the team in shaping the media narrative in support of Action Fund and PPVotes’ electoral goals.
• Support the staffing of interviews when needed for local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political staff and leadership.
• Through consistent outreach, ensure that Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations are considered a “must have” source for Planned Parenthood issues, and stay apprised of upcoming articles and stories developing on Planned Parenthood issues.
• Ensure that Planned Parenthood Action Fund and PPVotes are recognized as influential players in the political and electoral spheres. Collaborate with the communications team to develop strategies that elevate key national and local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organization staff, volunteers, and supporters.
• Draft press releases, statements, advisories, op-ed pieces, talking points, briefing notes, message guidance, fact sheets, and other material that support media relations efforts.
• Respond to inquiries from reporters, facilitate press stories and interviews, and proactively pitch media at the local, state, and national levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED