Bilingual Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager (English & Spanish) - Remote
American Chemical Society · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
Leads media advocacy efforts for assigned territories, implementing tactics to support policy and revenue activities, driving relevance, and enhancing brand recognition. Develops media outreach, builds relationships with press corps, and drafts various media materials. Leverages digital media skills to secure earned media placement.
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting and implementation of strategic media advocacy plans for local, state and federal policy campaigns.
- Assist in occasional ballot and electoral campaign planning.
- Draft and implement media plans directly in assigned multi-state geography.
- Develop messaging tailored to the political environment and legislative activities.
- Write and coach others to enhance their writing of press releases, media advisories, letters to the editor, op-eds, talking points, FAQs, fact sheets, speeches, presentations and other media material.
- Plan and manage media events, including press conferences and editorial board meetings.
- Develop and maintain relationships with press corps in assigned multi-state geography.
- Proactively engage reporters on legislative issues and respond to media inquiries.
- Track and report media results and trends.
- Coordinate activities with ACS Marketing & Communications staff and ACS CAN media advocacy colleagues.
- Manage media activities to support ACS CAN fundraising.
- Conduct media trainings for volunteers and staff.
- Identify, vet, and train staff and volunteer spokespeople with personal stories related to ACS CAN’s policy campaigns.
- Represent ACS CAN in coalitions for priority campaigns to ensure coordination and brand recognition with joint media activities.
- Elevate the profile of ACS CAN by ensuring opinion leaders are aware of ACS CAN legislative activity and voter education activity through the media.
Requirements
- Candidates must be home-based in Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, or Puerto Rico.
- Must be a strong communicator with excellent writing and verbal skills in English and Spanish.
- Prior experience with legislative and advocacy campaign experience is highly preferred.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in journalism or public relations and/or legislative communications.
- Familiarity with the legislative and/or political process is a must.
- Familiarity with reporters and/or media outlets in the covered markets is preferred.
- Political campaign or legislative experience preferred.
- Knowledge of health care policy preferred.
- Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and computer skills required.
- Ability to work independently with minimum direction.
- Ability to work as a member or leader of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents.
- Ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate.
- Ability to utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities.
- Self-starter and proactive with creating ideas and messaging.
- Adept at working independently in a remote setting.
Skills
- Spanish language proficiency
- Excellent written skills
- Excellent verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Digital media skills
Location
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Puerto Rico
Work Type
- Home based
- Remote
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $73,000 to $83,000
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policy
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Wellness programs
- Professional development programs
About the Company
- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization.
- Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Equal Opportunity
- We are a proud equal opportunity employer.