Reports to: Director of Progress 2050, Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategy
Department: Communications
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Exempt, full-time
American Progress has an immediate opening for an Ethnic Media Associate who will be part of American Progress’ Communications team. The Ethnic Media Associate will work with the rest of the Communications team, as well as American Progress’ policy experts, to ensure that the organization deepens its relationships with ethnic media. The Ethnic Media Associate will be responsible for monitoring media, pitching stories, providing general media support, and keeping abreast of the changing landscape of ethnic media.
The Ethnic Media Associate will also be responsible for developing a group of message surrogates, both inside and outside of American Progress, who will be able to deliver a progressive message to ethnic specialty audiences. The Ethnic Media Associate will conduct media training, pitch, book, and develop messages for this network of experts.
Responsibilities:
*Serve as the primary contact for ethnic media outreach.
*Write and pitch press releases to national, regional, and local press.
*Develop innovative and creative media outreach ideas.
*Monitor daily print, online, and television coverage in English and Spanish.
*Maintain and update media lists.
*Oversee press interns.
*Develop network of surrogates for progressive messaging.
*Monitor and build social media networks for “CAP en Español.”
*Other duties as deemed necessary.
Qualifications and requirements:
*Bachelor’s degree in communications or relevant degree.
*One to three years of communications experience.
*Nonprofit and political experience a plus.
*Experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations a plus.
*Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
*Excellent writing and editing skills.
*Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
*Ability to initiate projects and balance multiple projects at once.
*Experience working with reporters, pitching stories, and developing press strategies.
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team.
*Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
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.
To apply: E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.
Or you may write to: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.
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