Media Manager – Pacific Legal Foundation – Arlington, VA or Virtu...
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property rights
program—defending the right to productively use private property without undue government interference.The Media Manager position can be based in our Arlington, VA office or remotely. Remote candidates will be required at times to visit the Arlington office when needed.This role reports to the Media Director.Yourspecific job duties will likely include:Buildingand maintainingfriendly and productive relationships with reporters, bloggers, television bookers and producers, columnists, editorial staff, and legislativecommunication professionalsPitchingPLF story ideas to the mediaHandlinginbound press inquiries in coordination with the media teamTracking and responding to developing stories related to PLF issuesOrganizing press conferences, press availabilities, media briefings, teleconferences, and other press eventsDrafting press releases, advisories, talking points, blog content, position statements, and other written products, as neededBeing the
Scrum master
for the media team, facilitating daily Scrum meetings, overseeing effective project management, and ensuring that each team member is on task and has what they need to complete their work, meetings, overseeing effective project management, and ensuring that each team member is on task and has what they need to complete their work.This role is ideal for someone with:At least two years of experience in media relations; previous work with legal or government affairs is a plusExcellent communication skills—being able to write and speak concisely and persuasivelyThe ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlineson timeA team-oriented, can-do attitude, andthewillingness to pitch in however neededExperience with
Scrum
project management, a proven track record as a Scrum master, or a strong understanding of Scrum methodology is preferredThe ability to travel up to 10%Experience using project management software in a team setting (we use
Asana
)General Information:Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff works from home offices across the country. Working from the Arlington, Virginia, office is a plus for this role, although candidates will be considered for work from any office or home office.Minimal travel required, including attendance at two annual staff retreats (locations vary) and occasional press conferences.This is a full-time, permanent position. PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide and offers a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work culture. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us.To Apply:Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:Your resume, including your relevant professional experienceA cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicantsQuestions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: bailey@talentmarket.orgThere is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
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