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Media Coordinator

Reston, VA

National Headquarters | 11480 Commerce Park | Reston, VA

Opening:

Immediate

Salary will be based on experience and previous salary history.

Mission

Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.

Reports To

Chief Communications Officer

Job Summary

The Media Coordinator is a key member of YAF’s Communications Team, elevating the work of YAF and its student activists by driving media coverage and inserting YAF’s voice into the broader news cycle. The Media Coordinator will work closely with YAF students, key members of the media, and the Office of the President.

Responsibilities

  • Draft regular, compelling posts for YAF’s The New Guard to inform readers and key stakeholders of key YAF happenings, successes, and events
  • Work with YAF students to help them tell their stories in guest posts on The New Guard
  • Review course catalogs, commencement speakers, and other activities at key schools and report on ideological disparities annually
  • Develop close relationships with key media outlets and reporters to land regular coverage of the Foundation, its programs, and other activities
  • Proactively pitch YAF stories and leaders to capitalize on relevant national conversations
  • Coordinate interviews and media hits for relevant YAF staff members
  • Seek out opportunities to pitch profile-type stories about YAF and its activities
  • Respond quickly to changing news cycles to position YAF as the authoritative voice on the rising generation and the realities on college and high school campuses
  • Stay updated with industry trends and the best practices in news and public relations to drive innovation and continuous improvement
  • Engagement in and awareness of YAF’s ongoing events, programs, and goals to ensure timely and relevant stories, coverage, and media attention
  • Assist with YAF programs, events, and special projects as needed

Requirements

  • Committed to and enthusiastic about YAF’s mission and programs
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, and/or public relations or other related discipline or equivalent work experience
  • Two or more years of experience in a nonprofit or related customer-facing field.
  • Proven experience in public relations and communications
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, content, and data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Effective communicator, both verbally and written
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a variety of personality types
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a collaborative, constructive team member

This job description is representative of the expectations of the position described. Additional duties, reporting relationships, and/or position criteria may be assigned. YAF reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

This is an in-office position based at YAF’s national headquarters in Reston, Virginia.

Email a cover letter, resume outlining experience and qualifications, professional references, and salary history to:

Spencer Brown, Chief Communications Officer
[email protected]
800-USA-1776

*Incomplete applications (i.e., those suggesting references upon request) will not be considered.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only complete and direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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Get Involved

Become a Member

YAF Chapters

Events & Conferences

Host a Speaker

Campus Activism

Programs

Young Americans for Freedom

Center for Entrepreneurship

National Journalism Center

Reagan Ranch

Reagan Boyhood Home

Campus Lectures & Activism

Defending Student Rights

Middle School Programs

High School Programs

College Programs

YAF on Capitol Hill

News & Issues

All Media

Articles

Videos

The New Guard

About

About Us

Staff Members

Our Boards

Careers

Financials