Press Officer, Health and Affiliate Campaigns

Planned Parenthood Federation of America • Washington, DC

12d • $78,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a dynamic and passionate Press Officer, Health and Affiliate Campaigns. This position reports to the Director of Health and Affiliate Communications in the External Affairs division of PPFA. The Communications team provides strategic communications guidance, support, and tactics to PPFA, PPAF, and Planned Parenthood affiliates.

This role is expected to begin in March 2026 and end on February 28, 2027.

Purpose:
The Press Officer would execute communications and media strategies around the organization’s major campaigns, including driving impact storytelling of the Congressional “defund” of Planned Parenthood health centers and patients, ongoing attacks on sexual and reproductive health care the state and federal levels, and the organization’s ‘I’m For’ and ‘I Fight For’ campaigns. This role is also responsible for creating and executing communications plans, producing materials for media, responding to media requests, preparing spokespeople, and proactively communicating to media outlets to support the team's success and build on PPFA's reputation in the external environment as a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care.

Engagement:
This role will work closely with multiple departments and teams, including organizing; campaigns, research and policy; care and access; digital strategy; content, culture, and events; strategic partnerships; and litigation and law to collaboratively accomplish desired goals. The press officer will also serve as one of the organization’s lead points of contact for members of the media.

Delivery:
Pitch stories, create media materials, and support the team in shaping the media narrative in support of Planned Parenthood’s campaign priorities and goals.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of media experience, preferably working directly with regional and national media, including reporters, producers, writers, and new media, 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.
• Thrives in a campaign-style environment with "rapid fire" deadlines and responses.
• Must write and edit proficiently and quickly. Motivated, 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

• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• An understanding of the reproductive rights, health, and justice landscape strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft various 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.
• Collaborate with affiliates and relevant departments to ensure that media materials and strategies align with broader organizational goals related to advocacy, policy, and health care services.
• Serve as a media relations point person, handling day-to-day media relations, including pitching, media monitoring, material development, etc., on a wide range of Planned Parenthood issues.
• Provide direct communications support and guidance to Planned Parenthood affiliates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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