Media Coordinator

DG&C seeks someone with professional communications and media experience and who is willing to come in and make immediate contributions to our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with clients who take progressive positions on a variety of issues including education, civil and reproductive rights, poverty, hunger and peace issues.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and fact sheets
• Track and anticipate media opportunities and make recommendations on behalf of project goals
• Provide on-site technical assistance for special events and convenings
• Engage the media for placement opportunities/place stories in various media outlets
• Support project efforts by brining new ideas and offering fresh perspectives
• Create media lists and databases
• Collaborate with internal staff/external partnerships on as needed basis

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong and confident telephone presence
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive and service oriented attitude
• Familiar with different types of media outlets
• Solid Internet and research skills; ability to create large databases using MS Excel
• Familiarity with Bacon’s Media Map or Cision, Lexis-Nexis, and Factiva is desired
• Creative thinking
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently

Requirements:

• BA or BS in communications or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years paid work experience in communications or related field, experience on progressive social issues or in a non-profit environment preferred
• Oral and written Spanish language abilities a plus

No phone calls please. If the idea of working on behalf of progressive organizations that endeavor to change the world appeals to you, then we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to resume@douglasgould.com. Tell us who you are, your experiences and what you would bring to our progressive agenda. Please include salary range requirements.

Our offices are located in Westchester County – accessible by public transportation – and mid-town Manhattan.