Senior Director, Media and Public Relations

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Director of Media and Public Relations to lead our strategic messaging and media efforts in order to raise Brady’s visibility and profile. This role is responsible for increasing Brady’s prominence in news and policy-related reporting while also broadening Brady’s share of voice in lifestyle outlets (parenting, entertainment, sports, etc). Reporting to the Vice President of Communications with a dotted line to the President, the position will serve on the senior leadership team and play a key role in reporting to executive leadership and developing and implementing innovative, metrics-based strategies to further Brady’s ambitious 5-year strategic plan. The ideal candidate will have Capitol Hill or political campaign experience, strong media relationships, a deep understanding of policy and legal communications, and a strong background in crisis communications. Candidates must be able to proactively generate opportunities to further Brady’s strategic goals while quickly and effectively meeting the needs of rapid developments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategy and segmented, research-based messaging campaigns to advance our policy and organizational goals, engage media and key stakeholders, and grow public support.
• Policy & Legal Communications: Translate complex legislative, policy, and legal issues into clear, impactful messaging for media, policymakers, and the public.
• Media Relations: Increase Brady’s prominence in tier-one media placements, with an emphasis on national broadcast and diversity across beats and outlets.
• Messaging & Content Development: Oversee the consistent creation of compelling op-eds, talking points, speeches, press releases, reports, and digital content.
• Rapid Response: Lead rapid response efforts to shootings and relevant news events, using sensitive judgment calls and working sensitively with survivors and victims,
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of communications professionals, external consultants, and agency partners.
• Digital & Social Media: In collaboration with the Director of Communications, Social Media Manager, and others, support digital strategy, including social media engagement, email campaigns, and content plans.
• Coalition & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with strategic partners, including nonprofits, elected officials, and other constituency groups, to craft opportunities to align messaging and amplify impact.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years of communications experience, including leadership roles in advocacy, government, political campaigns, or nonprofits.
• Capitol Hill, campaign, or political experience is required.
• Strong record of leading earned media across print, radio, podcasts, and broadcast as well as spokesperson and crisis management experience.
• Strong and documented record of setting strategic goals and tracking metrics toward progress
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Expertise in distilling digestible messaging around policy, research, and litigation, especially in advocacy environments.
• Experience managing teams and working cross-functionally in rapid response, high-pressure settings.
• Deep commitment to gun violence prevention and social justice.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.