ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify strategic media outreach opportunities to enhance coverage for AFPF with earned media including television, print, radio and online media
• Cultivate and manage relationships with media and outside PR firm. Pinpoint key members of the national media covering AFP Foundation issue areas and establish working relationships
• Formulate, draft, edit and pitch news releases, opinion pieces, letters to the editor and issue talking points
• Serve as a spokesperson for the AFPF in the national print, television and radio interviews
• Drive media attendance and organize technical details for national media events such as press conferences, RightOnline, Defending the American Dream Summit and other events
• Monitor AFPF national media coverage and identify areas for improvement or increased opportunity.
• Identify and develop alliances, coalitions and communications support contacts at other free-market organizations
• Manage the editing and proofreading of all communications materials ensuring that copy adheres to overall messaging and editorial guidelines
• Oversee all communications projects to ensure their timely delivery and high quality
• Recommend and work directly with the Director of Online Strategy on website content and messaging
• Supervise the communications department staff 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field preferred
• Seven plus years directly related to public relations/communications, with at least three years in a strategic role
• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic planning and execution
• Familiarity with free-market policy issues a requirement
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills and thorough understanding of writing/editing for a variety of target audiences
• Knowledge of the systems and procedures involved in operating an effective communications campaign
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, schedule and track projects
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff, vendors members and press
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A firm commitment to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity through free markets
• Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude 

GENERAL:

Americans for Prosperity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization of citizen leaders committed to educating consumers, business owners, and the general public about the value and operation of an open and market-oriented economy that is free of government interference. 

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume explaining philosophical interest in AFPF and salary history/requirements to: claire@talentmarket.org. AFPF is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.

The Sutherland Institute currently receives a great deal of media attention, and more is on the way soon due to our upcoming policy initiatives. We seek a Director of Communications to take advantage of this attention and help propel Sutherland to the next level in terms of branding, reputation, and effectiveness.

The Director of Communications will oversee all forms of internal and external communications for the Institute, and will be responsible for directing Sutherland’s brand and marketing strategies.  With attention to enhancing the Institute’s visibility and reputation, and generating positive media coverage, the Director of Communications will provide strategic support for the Institute’s four policy centers, as well as general operations, in order to accomplish the organization’s primary policy objectives.  

The Director of Communications will work to create dynamic, consistent, timely, and appropriate messages that will enable targeted audiences to understand who we are and what we do by highlighting our seven governing principles and four policy centers.  The Director will also be responsible for carrying out Sutherland’s multi-faceted, long-term communications plan that includes media relations, Internet communications, publications, and innovation components.  Each area has been developed to more effectively identify, foster, and retain relationships with targeted audiences.  The Director of Communications will oversee and mentor a staff of full-time and contract employees. 

The ideal Director of Communications candidate will possess the following attributes:

• 7+ years of marketing/communications experience
• Experience in the political realm preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field preferred
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of a free society (free enterprise, limited government, personal responsibility, individual liberty)
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills and thorough understanding of writing/editing for a variety of target audiences
• Strong project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Interested applicants should send a copy of their current resume and a cover letter expressing philosophical interest in the organization to claire@talentmarket.org.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.