Public Rights Project (PRP) is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Relations to lead and drive our earned media strategy for the organization and our growing network of local government partners.
Requirements
- Lead PRP's proactive earned media strategy, identifying and driving opportunities to place stories with national, regional, and issue-specific media outlets.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across a range of beats.
- Support PRP's network of local government partners in developing and executing their own public relations strategies.
- Serve as a primary media contact for PRP, managing inbound press inquiries and coordinating rapid response to breaking news.
- Lead the drafting and editorial review of press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and other external materials.
- Manage and coordinate embargoed releases, ensuring timely and accurate distribution to media partners.
- Lead media event production, including press conferences, media briefings, and media trainings for PRP staff and government partners.
- Partner with PRP’s external media relations consultants to align on strategy, coordinate outreach efforts, and maximize media opportunities.
- Support thought leadership strategies for PRP's executive leadership, including identifying non-media speaking opportunities.
- Prepare PRP staff and local government leaders for high-profile media appearances, including developing briefing materials, talking points, and interview coaching.
- Work closely with the Director of Communications and the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to identify moments where PRP has a distinct, additive voice, and develop compelling ways to enter those conversations.
- Advise on organizational public statements, including developing criteria, process, and messaging for when and how PRP speaks publicly on key issues.
- Lead media monitoring and analysis using Meltwater and similar platforms, generating insights that inform and shape strategy.
- Track news cycles and issue area developments, and evolving trends in the journalism field and the broader civil rights and democracy spaces, identifying opportunities for proactive media engagement and recommending strategic responses.
- Develop and maintain media lists across issue areas, markets, and audiences.
- Produce regular media coverage reports and present findings to leadership.
- Directly supervise the Media Relations Coordinator, providing day-to-day guidance, ongoing feedback, and professional development support.
- Set clear goals and priorities for the Coordinator, delegating effectively and creating opportunities for growth.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture consistent with PRP's values.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Four Day Work Week
