Media Relations Assistant/Associate, Economic and Health Policy
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a media relations assistant/associate to promote AEI scholars and their work in economic, financial services, and health care policy.
The media relations assistant/associate reports to the director of media relations. Duties include:
- Promoting AEI’s scholars who specialize in economic policy, health care policy, and related areas of domestic policy;
- Integrating AEI scholars’ work into the national conversation;
- Building relationships with scholars in assigned areas and with select media;
- Serving as the primary point of contact for economic, financial services, and health care media requests;
- Arranging media briefings;
- Drafting pitches and releases;
- Distilling complex policy issues into shorter formats;
- Promoting and facilitating media coverage of conferences and events;
- Tracking metrics; and
- Working with the communications team on special projects.
This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy material into clear and straightforward prose. Candidates must have a keen interest in policy and be able to handle multiple tasks in a frequently busy and demanding environment. Experience with deadlines and related work experience are preferred. Strong applicants will have existing contacts among print and online journalists, reporters, producers, and editors from national news bureaus, including TV and radio networks and cable news. The ideal candidate must be able to think strategically and plan comprehensive media outreach. A bachelor’s degree in economics, English, history, or political science is preferred.
We offer a stimulating and harmonious work environment and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants should submit an online application to www.aei.org/jobs, complete with a resume, cover letter, and 500-word writing sample on any topic.