ENOUGH Associate Director of Press Relations

Reports to: ENOUGH Communications Director

Department: ENOUGH

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary:

ENOUGH is a project of the Center for American Progress to end genocide and crimes against humanity. ENOUGH’s long-term goal is to help create and support a permanent grassroots movement pressing for an end to mass violence against innocent civilians. The project’s current focus is on the crises in Chad, Sudan, eastern Congo, northern Uganda, the Ogaden, and Somalia.

The ENOUGH Project has an immediate opening in for Associate Director of Media Relations. The Associate Director will be responsible for working with the Communications Director and staff to develop and implement press roll-out plans for project initiatives and campaigns, and working with editorial boards to place op-eds. A proven PR pro who likes and respects the press and knows how to interest journalists in a story, with a solid track record for generating ideas, developing contacts, pitching traditional press, and seeing your work yield placements and coverage. We seek an accomplished, self-motivated, aggressive but polished candidate.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Communications Director and staff to develop press plans and press events for the project initiatives and campaigns
  • Publicist duties include pitching reporters on ENOUGH issues and initiatives
  • Develop and implement editorial board strategies, including placement of op-eds

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least five years experience in working with the media, public relations, and/or marketing
  • Relevant experience is necessary. Journalism experience a plus
  • Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks—often under rigid deadlines—is required. Demonstrated working knowledge of press relations and the media is essential, as are strong writing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
  • Flexible schedule may also be required due to project demands
  • 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 project and organization’s mission and goals

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 very competitive compensation and benefits package.

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

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