Senior Manager, Media Relations

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Media Relations: Lead earned media strategy for civil rights nonprofit and local government partners with an accent on journalist relationships, proactive campaigns, and high-impact content like press releases and op-eds. Focus on translating complex legal/policy issues into compelling narratives, managing rapid media responses, and driving executive thought leadership.

Location: Fully remote organization; current staff in US cities including Oakland, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland (Oregon), and Washington, D.C. Occasional travel to events.

Salary: $105,600 - $158,400 (based on experience)

Company

National nonprofit building capacity for local governments to advance civil rights through training, networking, and legal representation.

What you will do

• Lead proactive earned media strategy, placing stories in national/regional outlets and cultivating journalist relationships across civil rights, immigration, and justice beats.
• Manage inbound press inquiries, rapid responses, media events, and content production including press releases, op-eds, and advisories.
• Support local government partners and executives with PR strategies, media training, talking points, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Conduct media monitoring with Meltwater, analyze trends, produce reports, and update media strategies and lists.
• Supervise Media Relations Coordinator, providing guidance, feedback, and development.

Requirements

• 7-10 years in communications, media relations, or public affairs, ideally in legal/civil rights/policy; track record of national/regional placements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3+ years supervising staff.
• Proficiency in Meltwater or similar; strong writing/editing under deadlines; media instincts and relationship-building.
• Experience with executive communications, spokesperson prep, and translating complex issues for audiences.
• Commitment to civil rights mission, DEI values; proficient in Asana, Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, Zoom.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote team environment fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance aligned with DEI values.
• Opportunity to engage with high-impact litigation, senior leaders, and nationwide network.
• Competitive salary range with internal equity; equal employment opportunity commitment.
• Diverse team reflecting served communities; encourages applicants with lived experience in targeted harms.

Hiring process

• Submit resume and cover letter via PRP website outlining interest and qualifications alignment.