Media Associate

Media Associate | Political Consulting Firm | DMV Area | Job ID: #3683573

Are you a communications professional with strong media relations skills and a passion for public affairs? A political consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is seeking a Media Associate to build relationships with journalists, identify timely media opportunities, and support strategic communications efforts across multiple clients and issue areas.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, producers, and other media professionals.
• Monitor breaking news and identify timely opportunities for media engagement.
• Develop messaging, press releases, statements, and other public-facing communications materials.
• Pitch reporters and support strategic media outreach across multiple projects.
• Manage communications deliverables across multiple clients and issue areas.
• Coordinate competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Strong writing, verbal communication, and media relations skills.
• Experience pitching reporters and developing professional relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Strong understanding of current events, news cycles, and the media landscape.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience in policy, advocacy, nonprofit, communications, or related fields preferred.

Compensation: $50,000–$90,000 annually DOE, plus benefits.

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