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Media Relations Manager

$60k - $80k

Hudson Institute Internships

Hudson Institute seeks a media relations manager to develop and operationalize Hudson's media strategy, proactively promote Hudson's research and analysis, and interface with press. This is a full-time position based out of Hudson's Washington, DC, office, reporting to the director of external affairs.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities
  • Develops and executes Hudson's media strategy to broaden awareness among key audiences: journalists, policymakers, experts, and supporters.
  • Proactively secures media opportunities for Hudson by pitching experts, research, policy memos, reports, and commentary to journalists covering breaking news and long-term policy issues.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers across print, digital, television, radio, and podcast outlets.
  • Fields and responds to press inquiries and schedules and facilitates interviews for experts with media outlets.
  • Pitches op-eds for experts, facilitating communication between editors and Hudson experts throughout the publication process.
  • Maintains comprehensive media lists and facilitates media coverage of Hudson events.
  • Collaborates with digital media manager to identify Hudson experts, research, and content to promote across social media channels, including coordinating newsworthy social media content and event highlights.
  • Engages Hudson's research staff to identify, develop, and communicate compelling stories, and regularly implements new communications approaches.
  • Tracks breaking news and trending topics to leverage Hudson's policy work and expertise in real-time media opportunities.
  • Tracks Hudson media coverage, requesting corrections when necessary.
Requirements
  • Commitment to Hudson Institute's mission and supporting the work of the Institute's experts and staff.
  • Three years' relevant experience in communications, politics, policy, journalism, or other relevant fields.
  • Strong news judgment and public policy savvy.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with reporters and successfully pitch stories to national and policy media.
  • Excellent time and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and comprehension skills, both written and oral, including professional and tactful demeanor in dealing with press.
  • Ability to work closely and effectively with others.
  • Creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions after one year with Hudson
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental and family leave
  • Commuter benefits
Application Instructions
  • Please submit a personal resume and cover letter. Cover letters should be written by the applicant-not by generative AI.
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