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Description
Who We Are:
Resource Media is a leading nonprofit PR firm that provides strategic communications and media outreach services to campaigns, nonprofits, foundations and government entities working to protect the environment and improve public health. We are the rare breed of media shop that serves as both the strategic brain as well as the implementation arm of our partner groups; we wear both thinking caps and marching boots.
Our 29 staff have helped shape media coverage of environmental issues in national, regional and local outlets, across all types of media platforms. We are supported by foundation grants and contracts with clients. This mix affords us flexibility in the work we do, allowing us to set our sights on the issues and projects we think are most important - rather than simply responding to the demands of others.
What We Do:
We put passionate communications professionals to work, leveraging top-notch communications strategy to win landmark local, state, and federal environmental protections. We've grown 500% over the past 5 years, pay real world salaries, and offer an exceptional and challenging work environment.
Position Overview:
What We Need:
Resource Media is seeking a talented communications professional who can manage people and projects in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. We are looking for someone who thrives in a rapid-fire setting with bright and congenial colleagues who use communications to help make the world a better place. This position will be based in our Seattle office, with inspiring views of the Olympics for nature lovers and the Space Needle for city slickers. If intrigued, read on...
Responsibilities:
As a Program Director at Resource Media you will be responsible for the following:
- Conceive, plan and implement communications campaigns.
- Prepare compelling, values-based messages and strategic recommendations to deliver the right messages to the right audiences via credible messengers in light of a campaign's needs.
- Integrate new digital platforms into outreach campaigns, including Facebook, blogs, Twitter and more.
- Prepare media outreach materials such as press releases, background briefings, fact sheets, opinion pieces and editorial board letters. Prepare communications collateral, including visuals.
- Develop story ideas and pitch them to reporters.
Qualifications:
What You Will Need To Be Successful
- At least 5-10 years experience in communications or public relations with significant level of successful advocacy work.
- Experience in designing, executing, and managing successful public interest communications campaigns.
- Experience with foundations, NGOs, and other funders, non-profit clients and coalitions.
- Demonstrated understanding of public policy; how to garner support and identify advocates for issues.
- Proven track record of successfully working with media, including online outlets.
- Understanding of environmental and public health issues. Ability to work across projects and issue areas.
Successful candidates can merge high-level strategic thinking with high-energy execution. You will need top-notch writing and communications skills and the track record of successful communication projects to prove it. Your ability to manage staff and multiple projects will be essential as well as your ability to work with clients and to create new projects and funding for the team.
If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to execute your ideas while motivating and mentoring others, with a streak of fearlessness, and wish to apply your background and experience toward creating change on issues that really matter in an environment that will challenge and inspire you....we are interested in hearing from you.
To Apply:
Please send us a cover letter describing your relevant background and experience, citing specific accomplishments, interests, and ideas for helping us change the world.