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Communications Associate, Temporary

ProPublica
Location
New York City, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Communications & Events
Salary
$75,000 to $87,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum three years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Impeccable news judgment and experience vetting and verifying information
  • Experience working with a content management system, media reporting tools (Meltwater, Cision or Muck Rack) and databases (such as Airtable)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Experience as a strong team player, and a desire to collaborate with others
Nice to have
  • Experience working for a news organization
  • Experience in local television production or localizing stories for TV markets
What the job really is

As a Communications Associate at ProPublica, you will focus on enhancing the visibility and impact of investigative journalism through targeted public relations efforts. Your responsibilities will include developing PR campaigns, pitching stories to various media outlets, responding to media requests, and collaborating with the communications team to manage inbound messages and reader feedback.

Things to weigh
  • This is a temporary position for two years
  • Remote candidates are considered, but the role is based in New York City
  • The salary range is provided, but the final figure is dependent on experience and location
Job score3.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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