State Press Secretary

About the role:

Reproductive Freedom for All is seeking a State Press Secretary to join our Communications team. Working closely with the National Press Secretary, Deputy Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications, and Communications Director, this position will play a critical role in leading communications efforts for state advocacy and electoral campaigns, including in our five chapter states, advancing our mission to safeguard reproductive freedom. Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications, the State Press Secretary will help drive our state communications work, building and leveraging relationships with members of the media, managing incoming press requests, drafting press materials, and coordinating to align Communications team priorities cross-departmentally, including with state chapter leads and organizers.

An ideal candidate for this position should have a proven track record in communications, journalism, and/or media relations, excellent writing skills, and a top-notch understanding of the news cycle and media environment. Prior work experience in any of our chapter states of CA, AZ, NV, MI, and GA is a plus. They will work on multiple projects at once and must have the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment as well as a commitment to our core values and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our work. This position will help execute and advance our state media relations and help inform our national communications strategies in support of our electoral, organizing and advocacy goals. Responsibilities will include drafting state press materials, coordinating and staffing Reproductive Freedom for All State directors, and contributing to direct media outreach to shape narratives and elevate the organization’s work.

Job Details:

Location: Washington D.C. 

Reports to: Deputy Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: N/A

This Position Is: Full Time, Exempt, Union, Level V

Salary: $74,000-$98,000

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of and track incoming state press requests;
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key state reporters by fostering transparent and inclusive relationships with journalists and media outlets, prioritizing equity and diversity in media engagement efforts;
• Write and develop pitches and other media-facing products, including state press releases, press notes, op-eds, remarks, and other written materials;
• Help lead Communications department efforts to amplify endorsements of reproductive freedom state and local champions, highlight key policy moments, and liaise with the political and government relations departments;
• Keep track of relevant state news articles, editorials, and discussions in the media related to reproductive freedom and our key priority and chapter states. Provide regular input and analysis to the Communications team, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential challenges;
• Generate ideas for and pitch state-focused stories to press; 
• Coordinate state media opportunities, preparing organizational spokespeople for media interviews and appearances;
• Develop and propose creative tactics to help our work break through in a crowded media landscape prioritizing equitable approaches to outreach and engagement;
• Cultivating stories that center the voices of underrepresented and marginalized individuals;
• Monitor political and reproductive freedom news;
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of our state media outreach by using metrics such as media coverage, reach, and impact;
• Collaborate and work with the National Press Secretary and Deputy Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications and other Communications team staff to manage national media contact lists; and
• Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description.

Qualifications:

• 6 years of prior relevant experience with a proven track record of executing high-quality communications work in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong news judgment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues;
• Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking in a range of communications projects;
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit material quickly and persuasively;
• Organized self-starter with strong time management and strategic planning skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while simultaneously managing both rapid-response and long-term projects;
• Commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our work and our organization;
• A demonstrated ability to approach job performance through a diverse and inclusive framework.
• Willingness to work some irregular hours and travel as needed;
• Commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s goal of protecting reproductive freedom and ensuring every person is able to make their own decisions about pregnancy.

OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):

• Experience pitching state media;
• Familiarity with media databases like Cision is a plus;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Salary : $74,000 - $98,000