Manager or Senior Manager of Media Relations

Media relations and rapid response:

• Lead media relations for Democracy Defenders Fund and Action in a high volume, high stakes environment.
• Maintain and manage a calendar of litigation, policy activity, and external developments, and develop and execute proactive media relations plans.
• Monitor daily news and assess how breaking events intersect with the organization’s legal and policy work.

Executive and expert visibility:

• Develop media outreach strategies that position organizational experts as trusted voices on democracy, rule of law, anti-corruption and accountability.
• Work with the Director of Communications to oversee consultants supporting executive media engagement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on executive media engagement and high-profile appearances.

Team collaboration and project management:

• Help oversee the work of the communications assistant, providing guidance on media tracking, pitching, and logistics.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast moving environment.
• Track media coverage and support reporting on reach, impact, and effectiveness.