Director of Public Relations

POSITION:  Director of Public Relations   
COMPENSATION:  Industry-Competitive
LOCATION:  Remote, but location in Eastern Time Zone or willingness to work 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET regardless of location
REPORTING:  Reports to Senior Director of Communications

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action are dynamic, fast-paced organizations leading efforts to end animal cruelty in government and business. We are seeking a results-driven journalist or PR professional with a proven track record of securing media placement. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on pitching, persuading, and building strong relationships with editors and reporters.

This position requires more than competence: we need an entrepreneurial self-starter who will actively work the phones, place stories, and get our voices quoted in top-tier and regional outlets. Share of voice and earned media placements will be among the most critical metrics.

DUTIES

1. Aggressively monitor daily news for opportunities tied to our campaigns; draft and distribute statements quickly.
   
   
2. Develop and pitch press releases and story ideas that generate earned coverage.
   
   
3. Proactively follow up with editors and reporters to secure story placements and quotes.
   
   
4. Organize and secure attendance for online press conferences.
   
   
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and bloggers on animal welfare and related beats.
   
   
6. Pursue interview, podcast, and speaking opportunities for campaign leads and organizational leadership.
   
   
7. Contribute to social listening and online conversation monitoring.
   
   
8. Support the communication needs of the president and senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
   
   
2. Minimum five or more years of experience in PR, journalism, or advocacy with demonstrable success in placing stories and securing media coverage.
   
   
3. Entrepreneurial spirit with exceptional phone, pitching, and follow-up skills.
   
   
4. Excellent verbal, written, and editing skills.
   
   
5. Commitment to advancing animal welfare by toughening laws and changing corporate practices.
   
   
6. Experience working in nonprofit advocacy, political communications, or issue-based campaigns a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to pam@animalwellnessaction.org.

About Us

The Center for a Humane Economy is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is the first of its kind in the animal protection movement. We work to influence corporations to honor their social responsibilities to consumers, investors, and other key stakeholders who abhor cruelty and degradation of the environment. Visit us at www.centerforahumaneeconomy.org.

Animal Wellness Action is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission of helping animals by promoting legal standards forbidding cruelty. We champion causes that alleviate the suffering of all animals. Visit us at www.animalwellnessaction.org.

EOE

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local.