Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview The Communications team seeks to be an accelerant for AV's philanthropic and policy mission. We work to strengthen AV's brand and reputation, inform the public debate, and advance AV's policy and advocacy goals.
The Manager, Media Relations will lead media engagement and media intelligence to advance AV's mission, brand, and policy and advocacy priorities. This role blends traditional media relations with news and narrative monitoring to help AV both anticipate and shape the public conversation.
The Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key press outlets, generating positive earned coverage of AV and its policy priorities, and co-leading daily media monitoring across several policy areas. The Manager will also serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for AV.
This role requires excellent judgment, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the ability to stay calm and decisive in a fast-moving and high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, deeply curious, and able to move seamlessly between strategy, execution, and analysis. The Manager will report to the Director, Public Relations and will be based in AV's Houston, TX or Washington, D.C. office.
Core Responsibilities Media Relations - Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies to support AV's mission, brand, and policy and advocacy priorities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key press outlets, including national and regional reporters and editors
- Serve as an on-the record spokesperson and point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests
- Design preparation materials for and support members of the AV Board, leadership team, and subject matter experts in media inquiries and interviews
- Draft statements, press releases, media advisories, and responses to media inquiries
- Plan and execute strategic press briefings and events
- Support rapid response and issue management
Media Intelligence & Monitoring - Lead daily and real-time monitoring of news and social media
- Distill complex coverage into executive-level briefings
- Manage monitoring tools, alerts, and dashboards
- Map reporters, press outlets, and other key voices aligned with AV's policy and advocacy priorities
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 4 years of experience in media relations, public affairs, political/policy communications, or a related field; experience in journalism or working with members of the press is strongly preferred
- High tolerance for ambiguity and comfort working in a dynamic, initiative-based environment with shifting priorities and cross-team collaboration
- Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Experience with media and social monitoring tools
- Proficient in using AI tools
The salary range for this position will be $105,000-$140,000.
Benefits Overview AV is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), a hybrid policy that includes four days in office and one flexible day for remote work, and a summer schedule with alternating Fridays off beginning on Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program. In addition, a relocation bonus is available for candidates who will move for a position.
