Description
DIRECT HIRE! Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.
This exciting career opportunity will develop and execute the overall media strategy of our Client. Working closely with executive management, you will ensure the mission, vision, priorities, and activities of this organization are communicated to the media, elected and appointed officials, and the public in a timely and effective manner.
-Act as the press liaison for print, broadcast, and online news outlets
-Write and distribute press releases and media statements
-Write, edit, and secure placement for op-eds
-Create talking points and remarks for events, conferences, and other speaking
engagements for organization President
-Monitor news media to collect and distribute daily clips
-Provide rapid response and crisis communication when necessary
-Direct communications for campaigns and referendums
-Manage production and content for organization magazine and podcast
-Stay up to date with media landscape, trending issues, communication optimization
efforts, and maximize the Client's voice
-Other tasks as needed
Apply today for this exciting career opportunity!
Salary-$90K; Full benefit package
Requirements
Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, or Creative and Professional writing is preferred; Excellent communication skills; Connection to Maine's media outlets; Experience leveraging social media platforms for messaging and reaching target audience; Experience in State level government is ideal; Team-oriented with a great attention to detail.