Communications Associate, Temporary

1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Marketing and Growth
ProPublica

ProPublica

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom dedicated to producing investigative journalism that serves the public interest, focusing on uncovering important stories and issues that impact society.

Media
51-250
Founded 2007
$5M raised

Description

  • Develop and execute PR campaigns for major investigations and Local Reporting Network projects.
  • Pitch journalists and reporting to TV, radio, podcasts, print, online publications, and newsletters.
  • Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with press contacts and republishers nationwide.
  • Respond to inbound media requests and schedule interviews in person or virtually.
  • Prepare staff for media interviews and develop talking points with editorial leaders.
  • Draft and distribute press releases for staff hires, major initiatives, and awards.
  • Coordinate article republication requests and liaise with the media rights team on photo and illustration rights.
  • Collaborate with communications teammates on reader feedback and other inbound messages.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
  • Experience working for a news organization is preferred.
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills.
  • Impeccable news judgment and experience vetting and verifying information.
  • Experience with a content management system, Meltwater, Cision or Muck Rack, and databases such as Airtable.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects and pivot quickly.
  • Experience as a strong team player and willingness to collaborate.
  • Experience pitching modern media channels such as podcasts, newsletters, and creators is preferred.
  • Experience in local television production or localizing stories for TV markets is a plus.

Benefits

  • Expected salary range of $75,000 to $87,000.
  • Full-time, two-year temporary position.
  • Benefits package included.
  • Remote candidates are welcome.
  • Opportunity to work from ProPublica offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, or Berkeley, California.

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