Lead Associate, Media Relation (P2)

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

Save the C Hildren

For over 100 years, Save the C Hildren has been fighting for the rights of c hildren. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the C Hildren, you're creating positive, irreversible change for c hildren, and the future we all share.

The Role

The Lead Associate for Media Relations will execute key media relations and strategic communications functions that advance the priorities of Save the C Hildren, including a special, but not exclusive, focus on policy and advocacy of the agency and its advocacy arm, Save the C Hildren Action Network (SCAN). Working collaboratively to implement communications strategies, the Lead Associate helps identify and engage key audiences-including media, coalition partners, policymakers, advocates, and the public-through clear, compelling communications. The position maintains regular contact with traditional and emerging media, including journalists across local, state, and national markets; drafts and edits communications materials; and plays a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating media advocacy efforts and their impact.

Location

Hybrid - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Strategic Communications and Content Development 35%

Support implementation of communications and media outreach plans that advance SCN's priorities in alignment with broader federal policy goals.

Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, talking points, media advisories, statements and spokesperson briefing materials.

Collaborate with policy, advocacy, and technical experts to translate complex information into clear communications products.

Monitor policy developments and news trends and share opportunities with communications team members.

Assist with coordinating communications activities across internal stakeholders and external partners.

Media Relations 50%

Support day-to-day media activities, including developing pitches, coordinating and scheduling interviews, and maintaining press lists.

Help establish and maintain relationships with journalists, producers and media contacts across local, state and national outlets, as well as other influential content creators.

Assist in preparing spokespeople for media opportunities by gathering background materials and coordinating logistics.

Partner with Media team members to support Save's international portfolio, with a primary focus on the Middle East.

Develop and maintain a diverse roster of subject matter experts and backup spokespeople.

Media Monitoring and Reporting 15%

Monitor media coverage related to organizational priorities and policy issues.

Produce regular media coverage summaries and reports.

Maintain media tracking systems and communications calendars.

Compile basic metrics and reporting to support evaluation of media outreach efforts.

Track communications deliverables and help coordinate workflows across the Media team.

Required qualifications for the role

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience

Proven writing and editing skills

Demonstrated attention to detail

Proven ability to organize and execute tasks for several campaigns simultaneously

Ability and eagerness to engage across the political spectrum and to champion the organization's bipartisan approach to effective policymaking

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and knowledge of media monitoring tools

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

Experience pitching stories and cultivating relationships with journalists and media professionals, with a focus on political reporters in Washington, DC, and across the United States.

Experience in advocacy and/or grassroots campaigns.

Experience preparing spokespeople for media interviews.

Compensation

Save the C Hildren is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72,250 - $80,750 base salary

Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $65,450 - $73,150 base salary

Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $59,500 - $66,500 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the C Hildren. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Click here to learn more about how Save the C Hildren US will invest in you.

Save the C Hildren is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the c hildren it serves and helping protect the c hildren with whom we are in contact. All Save the C Hildren representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the C Hildren is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for c hildren and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, s exual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the C Hildren complies with all applicable laws.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

LEADA008455