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Deputy Press Secretary
Location:
Washington, DC
Description:
Title: Deputy Press Secretary Reports to: National Press Secretary Direct Reports: None Hours: Full-time, exempt Location: Washington, DC Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, GIFFORDS is a nonprofit organization whose team is on a mission to save lives from gun violence. GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are seeking a Deputy Press Secretary to join our team. The Deputy Press Secretary will be a key part of a fast-moving team helping to drive attention and coverage of the organization’s priorities and work both nationally and at the state-level. The role will require after hours and weekend work when needed, as well as up to 25 percent travel. The role will report to the National Press Secretary and is categorized at the manager level. This is a full-time hybrid position based in our Washington, DC, office. All Giffords staff members must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with limited exceptions as required by federal, state, and local law. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, no phone calls or emails, please. Duties + Responsibilities Monitors news coverage, oversees the gathering and distribution of daily clips to Giffords staff and partners. Identifies coverage trends and flags opportunities for potential engagement. Collects media metrics for all Giffords media activity. Maintains, updates, and creates press lists for topics, locations, and experts. Fields incoming media requests from local and state media outlets. Drafts press releases, op-eds, pitch notes, and other memos as asked. Prepares staff for media interviews. Identifies opportunities to strategically amplify the voices of local surrogates. Writes op-eds and letters to the editor; pitches surrogates to local media, develops creative opportunities to feature their views through social media and at events. Collaborates with press team to develop an ongoing earned media strategy that will elevate the organization’s experts and ideas. Proactively planning for upcoming events, anniversaries, including developing media plans and drafting statements. Support Giffords internal inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism (IDEA) work. Performs other duties as assigned. Required knowledge, skills + experience At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with media list building and monitoring software. Experience pitching media, placing stories, and helping prepare staff for interviews. Thorough knowledge of GSuite and WordPress. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible. Extremely well organized with superior attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, and work independently. Strong interpersonal skills, sense of humor, and ability to work well on a team. Entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving, and creative thinking skills. Flexibility and an openness to evolving responsibilities. Experience messaging with cultural competency and has the ability to examine GIFFORDS media and communications materials through an equity and inclusion lens. Valued non-essential knowledge, skills, + experience Bilingual in Spanish and English Experience in a Congressional office, campaign, or in an issue-based organization Salary + benefits The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; reimbursement for cell phone and monthly wifi; stipend, paid TSA PreCheck, 25 days of PTO annually plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and ten paid federal holidays. Applying + the interview process Submit your resume and a short writing sample (i.e., a press release or an op-ed). Our interview process for this position consists of a phone interview, a Zoom panel interview, a writing exercise, a final interview, and reference checks. GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Giffords
Posted:
May 16 on The Resumator
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