Lead Associate, Media Relation (P2)

Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. 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 Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. 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 Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties) Strategic Communications and Content Development 35% Support implementation of communications and media outreach plans that advance SCAN'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 Children 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).

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