Position summary
Lead the Rainey Center’s messaging strategy, media presence, and communications with its Leadership Alliance for a More Perfect Union network. This role shapes a consistent narrative across earned media, digital platforms, events, and member communications while developing leaders into stronger public communicators.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead the organization’s messaging and narrative strategy with the CEO and COO.
- Secure and manage television, podcast, and radio opportunities and build relationships with journalists, producers, and bookers.
- Develop member communications, briefings, and a monthly LAMP newsletter.
- Design and deliver media training, interview preparation, and public-speaking development for LAMP members.
- Shape messaging, programming, and speaker preparation for summits, regional gatherings, and other Rainey Center events.
Skills & qualifications
- Five or more years in communications, media relations, journalism, public affairs, or a similar role, ideally in policy, politics, or a think tank.
- Demonstrated success securing and managing television, podcast, or radio placements.
- Strong writing and messaging skills, with the ability to translate complex policy topics into clear narratives.
- Experience with media training, public-speaking coaching, or spokesperson preparation is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Professionalism, maturity, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with elected officials and senior stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Compensation & benefits
The base salary range is $140,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with potential company profit sharing after one year
- Discretionary Time Off, including sick leave and federal holidays
- Employer-subsidized cell phone
How to apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@raineycenter.org with the position title in the subject line. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal opportunity
The Rainey Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under federal or District of Columbia law. The organization is unable to sponsor work visas for this position; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.