Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities

Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities, Earthjustice. Locations listed: Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Remote/Telecommute. The Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Healthy Communities joins the Public Affairs and Communications team to develop and carry out earned media and communications strategies for Earthjustice litigation and policy work, reporting to the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Healthy Communities. The role is non-supervisory, full-time (37.5 hours/week), and will preferably be based in a hybrid arrangement from the Washington, D.C., San Francisco, or Los Angeles office; candidates located elsewhere in the United States, working remotely or from another Earthjustice office, will be considered. Responsibilities: Media Outreach (55%): pitch stories to national and regional media outlets 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 moments and manage media lists and contacts. Message Development and Media Training (15%): work with the Associate Director, the communications team, litigators, policy staff, clients and coalition partners to build, shape, and implement media outreach strategies on Healthy Communities issues and the Community Partnership Program; develop talking points, quotes, and statements, and help program staff prepare for media interviews. Strategy (20%): implement communications strategies for program priorities; write and distribute press releases, talking points, and background materials; may coordinate with vendors for communications content. Administrative and Professional Development (10%). Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or Marketing (preferred), at least three years of experience in media relations, and outstanding written and oral communication skills. Salary: San Francisco, CA: $119,000 - $132,200. Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA: $113,000 - $125,600. Other locations vary. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and two brief writing samples via Jobvite. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.