Center for American Progress Action Fund Center for American Progress Action Fund

Associate Director of Press Relations, Economic and Health Care Policy

Reports to: Vice President for Communications

Department: Communications

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-time

Summary

American Progress has an immediate opening in our Communications department for Associate Director of Press Relations for Economic and Health Care Policy. The Associate Director will be responsible for working with the economic and health care policy staff to develop and implement a communications plan and press roll-out plans for American Progress initiatives, serving as a spokesperson for the Center, and working with other members of the communications team to facilitate op-ed placement as well as television and radio bookings.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and implement a communications plan for the Center’s economic and health care work.
  • Work with policy staff to develop specific press plans for American Progress work.
  • Develop and implement editorial board strategies, including placement of op-eds.
  • Pitch reporters on covering American Progress initiatives.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for American Progress.

Requirements and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • At least six years professional work experience.
  • At least three years of experience working with the media.
  • Relevant policy experience is necessary.
  • “On the record” spokesperson experience a plus.
  • Ability to build, motivate, and work within a team to accomplish project goals.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Entrepreneurial; strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
  • Ability to incorporate cross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives.
  • Ability to diagnose problems and identify creative solutions.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel a plus.
  • Experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations a plus.
  • Committed to the organization’s mission and goals.

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Communications Search
Washington, DC 20005

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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

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