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    This job posting is for a Media Relations Manager position at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization in the US. The candidate will manage NCLR's media relations activities and report to the Assistant Director of Communications. Responsibilities include developing relationships with traditional and new media outlets, writing press releases and media strategies, coordinating interviews and events, and assisting with other communications duties. Qualifications sought are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5-7 years of media relations experience, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of NCLR's issues.

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    This job posting is for a Media Relations Manager position at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization in the US. The candidate will manage NCLR's media relations activities and report to the Assistant Director of Communications. Responsibilities include developing relationships with traditional and new media outlets, writing press releases and media strategies, coordinating interviews and events, and assisting with other communications duties. Qualifications sought are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5-7 years of media relations experience, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of NCLR's issues.

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    This job posting is for a Media Relations Manager position at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization in the US. The candidate will manage NCLR's media relations activities and report to the Assistant Director of Communications. Responsibilities include developing relationships with traditional and new media outlets, writing press releases and media strategies, coordinating interviews and events, and assisting with other communications duties. Qualifications sought are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5-7 years of media relations experience, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of NCLR's issues.

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    This job posting is for a Media Relations Manager position at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization in the US. The candidate will manage NCLR's media relations activities and report to the Assistant Director of Communications. Responsibilities include developing relationships with traditional and new media outlets, writing press releases and media strategies, coordinating interviews and events, and assisting with other communications duties. Qualifications sought are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5-7 years of media relations experience, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of NCLR's issues.

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    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    POSITION: Media Relations Manager

    OPEN:

    Immediately

    LOCATION: Washington, DC

    CLOSING:

    Until filled

    CONTACT: Julian Teixeira

    SALARY:

    Commensurate with experience

    BACKGROUND
    The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)the largest national Hispanic civil rights and
    advocacy organization in the United Statesworks to improve opportunities for Hispanic
    Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR
    reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
    To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy,
    providing a Latino perspective in five key areasassets/investments, civil rights/immigration,
    education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacitybuilding assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities
    for individuals and families.
    Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization
    headquartered in Washington, DC, serving all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country. It
    has state and regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San
    Antonio.
    SUMMARY
    The Media Relations Manager will manage the media relations activities of the organization with
    a strong focus on traditional and new media outreach. The candidate will report to the Assistant
    Director of Communications and work with the Senior Director of Communications to further
    NCLRs media outreach activities.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop strong relationships with reporters in both traditional and new media, with a
    focus on developing relationships with bloggers and online outlets, seeking out
    opportunities for positive media coverage of NCLR.
    Write and disseminate news releases, media advisories, statements, media pitches and
    strategies, and blogs. In addition, will at times be tasked with writing letters to the editor,
    media statements, and bylined articles.

    Act as liaison between media and staff, fielding and organizing media inquiries and
    interviews.
    Obtain publicity and media interviews as well as provide team support at NCLR events,
    conferences, awards ceremonies, and the NCLR Annual Conference.
    Coordinate and supervise news conferences and press campaigns.
    Create and edit departmental updates, NCLR fact sheets, backgrounders, bios, and other
    related materials.
    Work with the departments coordinator to create and update media lists as well as
    schedule media interviews.
    Participate in brainstorms, strategy meetings, messaging sessions, and other NCLRrelated meetings and gatherings.
    Other communications duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelors degree in English, journalism, public relations, or communications.


    Five to seven years of media relations experience.
    Experience in developing and conducting media relations activities, such as media
    campaigns and cultivating relationships with reporters.
    Experience working with new media outlets.
    Superior oral and written communications skills.
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
    A strong interest in and knowledge of NCLRs issues, programs, and constituencies.
    High degree of initiative and ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal
    supervision required.
    Ability to coordinate logistics of press campaigns and other public relations events.
    Strong technology skills.
    Ability, at times, to work evenings and weekends.
    Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred.

    SEND COVER LETTER, RSUM, AND WRITING SAMPLE TO:

    National Council of La Raza


    Attn: Julian Teixeira
    1126 16th Street NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036-4845
    Email: [email protected]
    No phone calls please!
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
    without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability,
    sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities,
    political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.

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