Media Director

Project 2029 Volunteer Leadership Position

Reports to: Chief Public Affairs Officer

Purpose: Lead Project 2029's media strategy and press relations to amplify our progressive policy work and organizational growth through earned media coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive media strategy for policy brief releases and organizational announcements
• Build and maintain relationships with national, regional, and issue-specific reporters and producers
• Coordinate interviews and media appearances for Project 2029 leadership
• Pitch stories to journalists about our policy work, partnerships, and organizational developments
• Manage press releases, media advisories, and background briefings
• Track media coverage and measure impact of earned media efforts
• Coordinate with Communications Director on messaging consistency
• Develop crisis communication protocols for media response

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations
• Proven track record building relationships with reporters and securing coverage
• Understanding of progressive media landscape and key outlets
• Experience with policy communications preferred
• Strong writing skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

All positions are volunteer roles. Time commitment approximately 15-20 hours per week. Project 2029 is committed to building diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve.