| Job description |
| Job description: |
Essential Responsibilities/Duties:
- Developing and executing intermediate PR and campaign tactics, such as:
- Pitching mid- to high-level reporters
- Overseeing production of media lists and media summaries
- Organizing and staffing press events and editorial board visits
- Writing press releases and advisories, pitch memos, fact sheets, op-eds, etc.
- Conducting research on account-related issues and funding sources
- Conducting client relations on specific tasks such as expenditure approval
- Securing endorsements for sign-on letters
- Delegating tasks where appropriate
- Drafting work plans and budgets for client accounts
- Pursue professional development plan developed in conjunction with supervisor.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Advertising, Political Science or other applicable field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Two to three years experience in public-interest advocacy or campaigns, public affairs PR, social activism, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Excellent news sense and political savvy.
- Demonstrated ability to pitch and service clients.
- Extensive knowledge of print and electronic news media. Strong computer and Internet research skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to interact and perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Required:
Understanding and cultural competency related to the American Muslim community and Islam, experience working with the American Muslim community and deep relationships with members of the American Muslim community in any of the following cities: New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, and/or Seattle.
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| How to apply : |
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
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| Telecommute : |
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