Director of Public Relations

Reach Out and Read

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$96,000–$102,000/yr

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The Opportunity:

  • Shape how a national nonprofit tells its story to 4.8 million children and families annually.
  • Lead editorial and earned media work as part of the External Affairs team, reporting to the Chief External Affairs Officer.
  • Work remotely with occasional travel, collaborating with leadership, affiliates, and clinicians.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as primary editor for all External Affairs content, including social, print, digital, and executive communications.
  • Drive press releases, op-eds, and media pitches, setting strategy with a PR firm.
  • Coach writers across the organization and strengthen editorial workflows and quality control.

Qualifications:

  • 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in public relations or communications.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with a portfolio demonstrating high-level messaging.
  • Deep experience engaging reporters and managing PR firm relationships.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match.
  • Paid time off and a robust benefits package.

Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit that leverages pediatric care to promote shared reading aloud and build early literacy, serving 4.8 million children annually. With 41,000 medical providers across 6,800 sites, the organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to address systemic disparities in health and education.

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