The Fairness Center is a national nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides free legal services to those hurt by public-sector union officials. Above all, we advocate for our clients’ goals in both the court of law and the court of public opinion. Our clients are public employees and others defending their constitutional rights, fighting unfair representation, or demanding accountability from union officials for various forms of discrimination.
Based in Harrisburg, PA, Albany, NY, or remotely, the Director of Media Relations serves as the Fairness Center’s primary media contact and collaborates with the Vice President of Communications to ensure the firm’s clients accomplish their goals in the court of public opinion. Candidates should have exceptional writing and editing skills, keen attention to detail, and be proactive self-starters.
Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are to be executed in close collaboration with the Vice President of Communications, to whom the Director reports.
- Media Relations: Execute short- and long-term strategies to achieve clients’ goals in the media.
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- Build and maintain relationships with members of the media to secure favorable coverage of clients’ litigation in local, state, and national media, including TV, radio, and print
- Engage influencers on digital platforms to expand the reach of our clients’ stories to podcasts, newsletters, and social media
- Serve as primary media contact for the firm, promptly handling media inquiries
- Distill complex litigation into understandable, media-friendly messages
- Draft and send news releases and targeted pitches
- Monitor media stories related to public-sector labor law and identify opportunities for our clients to be part of the discussion
- Prep clients and attorneys for media interviews
- Develop effective relationships with clients from a variety of backgrounds
- Record and analyze the firm’s media presence
- Writing & Editing: Tell clients’ stories to key audiences, including donors, clients, media figures, and potential clients.
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- Draft opinion articles for clients and attorneys that place clients at the center of their stories
- Write narratives for the firm’s website, fairnesscenter.org
- Draft stakeholder emails
- Edit, proofread, and refine others’ work
Essential Characteristics
The Director must demonstrate exceptional written communication skills and a rigorous attention to detail. People skills and professionalism are key, as the Director will be the first point of contact for journalists and frequently interact with clients. Creativity, drive, and a commitment to excellence are vital to success in this role.
Qualifications
- 5 or more years of experience in a writing, communications, public relations, or related role
- Commitment to the Fairness Center’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree required
Benefits
The Fairness Center offers a competitive salary in addition to an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, PTO and paid holidays, employer match SIMPLE IRA retirement plans, and many other benefits.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position, your personal alignment with the mission of The Fairness Center, and salary requirements
- Resume
- Writing sample of fewer than 1,000 words (samples relevant to The Fairness Center’s work preferred; any sample acceptable)
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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