Director of Earned Media

Location: Hybrid; in-person work at the Washington, DC headquarters on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a full-service strategic communications and digital company supporting public affairs, corporate communications, and reputation management for clients across industries.

What you will do

• Develop and execute earned media strategies aligned with client goals.
• Build relationships with conservative and center-right reporters, producers, editors, and digital influencers.
• Write press materials, including pitches, press releases, op-eds, and talking points.
• Pitch stories and secure coverage across traditional and digital media outlets.
• Monitor the media landscape and identify proactive engagement and rapid-response opportunities.
• Collaborate on integrated communications campaigns, contribute to proposals, and manage junior staff and interns.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in media relations, public affairs, political communications, or journalism.
• Working knowledge of the conservative media landscape and demonstrated ability to secure placements in center-right outlets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft and pitch compelling narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple client priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic understanding of how media engagement supports broader communications and public affairs goals.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience in a communications agency, political campaign, Capitol Hill, media outlet, or advocacy organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Exposure to high-impact public affairs, communications, and digital projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work model with scheduled in-person collaboration.