Press Secretary

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is seeking an energetic,
motivated, self-starter with a commitment to feminist issues to fill
the position of Press Secretary. This position is charged with
delivering NOW's message to the public through earned placement in a
wide range of media outlets. Maintaining and enhancing NOW's profile
in the media is essential.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualities:

- Experience working with national and local media, particularly
political press

- Existing contacts in print, television, radio and internet media
outlets

- Experience crafting message and developing media strategies

- Experience building and maintaining media lists

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Knowledge of women's rights issues and an unwavering commitment to
the broad range of issues NOW works on and advocates for:
reproductive rights, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender rights, ending
racism, ending violence against women, economic equity,
constitutional equality and more â?" progressive politics are a must!

- Works well in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet strict
deadlines under pressure

- Ability to multi-task, works well independently and on a team,
flexible

- Detail-oriented, organized, creative, innovative, pro-active,
tenacious, results-oriented

- Sense of humor, open-minded, receptive

- Non-profit or campaign experience a strong plus

Duties and responsibilities of the Press Secretary include:

- Direct and oversee day-to-day media relations for NOW

- Serve as primary media contact, respond to media inquiries and
liaison between the media and national NOW spokespeople

- Coordinate all national NOW officer media appearances

- Craft and pitch stories to reporters, producers and editors

- Maintain and cultivate relationships with members of the media

- Keep abreast of news on women's rights issues

- Identify and act on media opportunities

- Develop and execute media strategies

- Write news releases, media advisories, statements, editorials, Op-
Eds, letters to the editor, National NOW Times articles and web
content

- Conceptualize, organize and execute news conferences, media
briefings and other press events

- Promote national officers' speaking engagements and other public
appearances; provide press support for all public events

- Lead semi-regular media how-to trainings for NOW activists; advise
chapters on media relations strategies and tactics

- Track coverage of NOW in the news; present results to national
officers, staff and in written reports to the national board

- Become an integral part of the communications team, pitching in
where needed

- Participate in coalition efforts to develop media strategy on a
broad range of issues

Salary and benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Great benefits. Exciting work,
One block from Metro. People of color encouraged to apply. NOW is an
equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:
To apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history via email to
pressjob@now.org (with the subject line "Press Secretary"), or by
mail to NOW, Press Secretary Position, 1100 H Street, 3rd Floor,
Washington, D.C., 20005, or by fax to 202-785-8576.


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