The Media and Public Relations Manager shapes and executes strategies to promote Reporters Committee in the media and among core audiences. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator who can navigate the intersection of media law and journalism. The Media and Public Relations Manager is skilled at securing top-tier coverage and building relationships with national, local, legal, and media reporters. They drive reactive, proactive, and rapid-response media strategy, working closely with the Legal and Policy teams to pitch and promote the organization, its work, and its spokespeople. Together, these efforts position Reporters Committee as a thought leader and the nation’s leading legal services nonprofit serving working journalists. This position reports to the Vice President of Communications. Key Responsibilities Media Strategy Support day-to-day media relations strategy to maximize visibility and reach among core and new audiences Manage incoming media requests from journalists and news outlets seeking comment and interviews, coordinating with internal staff as necessary Proactively pitch newsworthy blog posts, legal filings, op-eds, and interviews with Reporters Committee spokespeople to secure coverage on Reporters Committee's work and impact  Monitor the media environment and respond rapidly to breaking news, coordinating strategy with leadership Draft and distribute press releases and media statements Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across relevant beats (media, national news, national security, legal, Supreme Court/DOJ, local news) Prepare leadership and spokespeople for interviews, public appearances, and speaking engagements, including drafting quotes, comments, and talking points for attorneys as needed Assist in designing communications plans for major program initiatives, research reports, policy initiatives, events, and public announcements Track communications performance and recommend strategies to expand audience engagement and influence Build and maintain lists of media contacts Track news stories mentioning Reporters Committee and our attorneys Integrate outreach across print, broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms Partner with the legal team and program staff to develop executive summaries, fact sheets, graphics, and presentations Partner with the VP of Communications and other departments to ensure message alignment across programs, staff, and board Conferences & Events Help pitch conference proposals, secure speakers and panelists, and manage the events sponsorship budget Create briefing materials and coordinate press logistics Assist in PR for annual Awards dinner, weaving Reporters Committee's story and impact in the lead-up to the event, throughout the program, and after the event Provide onsite event support as needed Manage invitations to key media contacts for stakeholder events Oversee the look, branding, and structure of PowerPoint presentations used by attorneys for conferences, webinars, trainings, etc. Organizational & Team Leadership Work closely with the other Communications staff to ensure integrated campaign execution across channels Contribute to communications planning for annual conferences, events, and other key milestones Advise on reputation risk, proactive positioning, and crisis communications planning Other duties as assigned