Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. As a Media Relations Manager, you will secure prestige and attention for PLF's work by pitching stories, booking interviews, and building trust with journalists.
Responsibilities
- Crafting and delivering compelling earned media pitches tied to case launches, legal rulings, and other newsworthy developments
- Booking PLF attorneys and other spokespeople for interviews and media appearances
- Monitoring the news cycle to identify opportunities to inject PLF’s work into current events
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with editorial contacts at key media outlets—including reporters, producers, and bookers
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in earned media (e.g., pitching, booking, journalism, PR)
- Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex ideas into concise, persuasive pitches
- A sharp eye for news and the instincts to act quickly when opportunities arise
- The ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines on time
- A team-oriented, can-do attitude, and the willingness to pitch in however needed
- Background in broadcast journalism is a plus
- Familiarity or experience with Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus
- Experience using project management software in a team setting (we use Asana) is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A generous 403(b) company contribution
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid leave and wellness leave
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- Generous paid leave and flextime policies
- Flexible, collaborative, and collegial work culture
- Investing in your future and encouraging internal advancement
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