Media Relations Coordinator

Opportunity

The Media Relations Coordinator will provide administrative and programmatic support to IRAP’s press strategy and media relations. They will identify opportunities to highlight IRAP’s programmatic priorities and institutional brand in earned media placements, including nontraditional media, and help ensure that the voices of our clients and other impacted people are centered in those placements. They will track and report on the impact of IRAP’s media work to donors, partners, and staff. The Media Relations Coordinator will work in close partnership with all programmatic, non-programmatic departments and external partner organizations.

The Media Relations Coordinator reports to the Supervising Senior Media Relations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IRAP’s media strategy work in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Supervising Senior Media Relations Manager.
• Coordinate across all of IRAP’s internal departments as well as U.S. and international offices to produce proactive and reactive communications related to our work and clients.
• Build strong relationships and engage with press across all formats at the local, national, and international level.
• Research and identify community and non-traditional media outlets and opportunities.
• Conduct reporter research, update and maintain press lists.
• Screen press inquiries, vet reporters and outlets, and coordinate interview logistics and scheduling.
• Monitor media coverage; track, organize, and analyze press hits and analytics.
• Draft press releases, advisories, opinion editorials, messaging guidance, and talking points.
• Support with regular media trainings and coaching with IRAP staff and individual clients.
• Provide support and coordination for press calls and conferences.
• Identify news angles and proactively pitch stories and spokespeople.

Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Must have at least 1 year of experience working in media, communications/public relations, or journalism, preferably in a nonprofit or advocacy setting.
• Experience with rapid response is preferred.
• Experience drafting engaging social media content, especially in advocacy, is a plus.
• Photography experience, in particular documenting events or taking headshots, is a plus.

Values, Competencies, Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills, with an emphasis on the ability to distill complex topics into accessible and persuasive language that resonates with broad audiences.
• Ability to work comfortably with clients, attorneys, and partner organizations with diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Must be highly organized and motivated, able to multitask, manage a high-volume workload, and have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
• Sensitivity to the empowerment of vulnerable populations and experience working with people of all backgrounds, for example, LGBTQIA+ refugees or survivors of trauma, in a media context.
• Interest in refugee/immigration/humanitarian issues and messaging
• Fluency in languages other than English is a plus.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience, education, and internal equity.

The salary range is $64,992 - $75,344. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Job-Related Requirements

• The position is based in NYC, but candidates based in DC or remotely within the U.S. will be considered.
• This position may require occasional travel.
• This position can be done hybrid or remotely, with occasional in-person meetings required.

Benefits

IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees.

• Fully paid family health insurance
• Retirement options
• Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 or more public/ org-wide holidays)
• Comprehensive leave time for sickness
• Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave)
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment
• Generous opportunities for professional development

Application:

Please submit the following:

1- Updated resume

2- Cover letter customized to IRAP

3- A list of three references

Closing

IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.

IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.