MEDIA OUTREACH MANAGER

LIUNA – the most progressive and aggressive union of construction workers – is seeking a Media Outreach Manager to help raise the visibility of the union and of the men and women who build America.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters who are key to LIUNA, including those who cover the economy, jobs, the construction industry, workplace issues, Congress, the White House and federal agencies.
• Pitch reporters and writers to obtain positive coverage.
• Maintain news media lists and databases.
• Write news media materials, including news releases and fact sheets.
• Staff union leaders with talking points and background information for media interviews.
• Draft opeds and occasionally other materials.
• Coordination of news media events including forums and news conferences.

Qualifications

• Ability to set and strive toward specific quantitative and qualitative media coverage goals.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to occasionally work irregular hours and travel.
• At least three years of comprehensive news media outreach work, including contacts and relationships with leading reporters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines.
• Preferably a familiarity with unions and / or other progressive organizations.
• A passion for social and economic justice.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Apply with a cover letter and résumé to jobs@liuna.org.

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