Job Title: Media Relations Liaison
Organization: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Location: New York
Salary:
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit public
interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights, invites
applications for the full-time position of Media Relations Liaison to work
in its Communications Department.
 
The Media Relations Liaison is a member of a team of media relations
professionals based in the ACLU National Office in New York City and the
legislative office in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for this position
is an individual who is interested in developing a fine-tuned sense of what
sells in the news business and wants to learn how a professional media
department functions daily. We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a
fast-paced environment, responds well to multiple demands, and is
comfortable as the first line of interaction with a variety of audiences
including senior staff and reporters affiliated with major broadcast
outlets.
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Respond quickly and accurately to a high volume of press calls.
Draft press materials as well as general departmental correspondence.
Review and edit press releases submitted by affiliates for posting on the
website.
Manage and coordinate press conferences, including logistics and materials.
Gather and distribute organizational cites in the press.
Develop and maintain systems to track senior staff media appearances.
Maintain a finely tuned series of reporter lists.
Disseminate press releases via the internet and e-mail, including timely
posting to the organizations web site.
Provide support to the Director of Media Relations.
Proofread all media documents.
Other duties as may be required by the Director of Media Relations.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Bachelors degree preferred.
Minimum of one year professional public relations or media experience, or
equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Strong media judgment and instincts.
Related professional experience in a fast paced work environment.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Outlook and Media Map preferred.
Excellent word processing, database, and Internet research skills.
Interest in civil liberties and civil rights and experience with advocacy
campaigns preferred.
COMPENSATION:
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits
package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU
compensation scale.
 
 
 
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages
applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
 
The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil
Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties
Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same
overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two
separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect
civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two
organizations under the name ACLU.
 
 
How to Apply:
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public
interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements),a
resume, names and phone numbers of three references and a writing sample
that does not exceed three pages by email to hrjobs@aclu.org reference
[COMM-23/YNPN] in the subject line, or by mail to:
 
Human Resources
RE: [COMM-23/YNPN]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not
be before April 18, 2008. Please indicate where you learned of this job
posting.
Organization Web Site: www.aclu.org
 
Email replies to: hrjobs@aclu.org