Stand Together
Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations (Americans for Prosperity)
$140K–$160K
Washington, DC · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted May 27, 2025
- Experience
- 8–12+ years in communications, media relations, or public affairs.
About the job
Leads Americans for Prosperity’s national earned-media strategy, shaping policy narratives and public debate through media relations, messaging, and coordination with organizational leaders and teams.
What you'll do
- Execute national earned-media strategy and place stories with national media and policy reporters.
- Develop messaging, advise and prepare senior leaders and spokespeople, and serve as an on-record spokesperson.
- Coordinate integrated campaigns and respond to breaking news and policy developments.
What they ask for
- Proven success driving earned media in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Strong understanding of federal policy, the legislative process, and the political landscape.
- Established relationships with national media and policy-focused reporters.
- Exceptional writing and messaging skills, including simplifying complex issues; confidence advising senior leaders and acting as a spokesperson.
Nice to have
- Experience in Capitol Hill, political campaigns, public affairs firms, or advocacy organizations.
- Experience leading policy or issue-based campaign communications, crisis communications or rapid response, managing or mentoring teams, or influencing national media narratives.
Pay
USD 140,000–160,000 per year (base salary)
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