Reports to: Director, Media Relations (Spanish Language)
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Communications
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Minimum compensation: $54,000/$60,000
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Constituency Media Associate or Manager on its Press team. This role requires an individual who is professionally proficient in both Spanish and English. This person will be responsible for maintaining relationships with and conducting daily outreach to constituency media, including Spanish-language, African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and international news outlets.
This role will be driven by American Progress’ mission “to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.” The Constituency Media Associate/Manager will be part of a dynamic department that supports work across American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
The Constituency Media Associate/Manager will work closely with other members of the Press team to identify American Progress products and research of interest to constituency communities and will develop communications plans to disseminate the organization’s work to relevant news outlets and on social media.
The Constituency Media Associate/Manager will work with the Director of Media Relations (Spanish Language) to maintain the CAP en Español website and draft content for the @CAPespanol and @CAP_Acción Twitter accounts. Written translation responsibilities may include short materials such as press statements, op-eds, and social media posts.
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American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70. The Constituency Media Associate position has a starting salary of $54,000, and the Constituency Media Manager position has a starting salary of $60,000.
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The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.