[Hiring] Bilingual Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager @American Chemical Society

Role Description

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

Leads media advocacy efforts for assigned territory of Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico, both in English and Spanish, providing input into campaign planning, implementing tactics to support policy and revenue activities, driving relevance, and enhancing ACS CAN brand recognition in support of local, state, and federal priorities. Provides a full range of media outreach, including developing target media lists and building relationships with key Capitol press corps, health reporters and diverse news outlets. Drafts talking points, fact sheets, news releases/advisories as well as opinion editorial articles and letters to the editor. Secures editorial meetings and earned media placement by leveraging digital media skills and selling story ideas by phone and electronically to print, radio and TV newsrooms.

Candidates must be home based in one of these following states/territories: Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico. Must be a strong communicator with excellent writing and verbal skills in English and Spanish. Prior experience with legislative and advocacy campaign experience is highly preferred.

• Assist in drafting and implementation of strategic media advocacy plans for local, state and federal policy campaigns.
• Assist in occasional ballot and electoral campaign planning.
• Develop messaging tailored to the specific political environment.
• Write and coach others to enhance their writing of media materials.
• Plan and manage media events, including press conferences and editorial board meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with press corps in assigned geography.
• Track and report media results and trends.
• Coordinate activities with ACS Marketing & Communications staff.
• Conduct media trainings for volunteers and staff.
• Represent ACS CAN in coalitions for priority campaigns.
• Elevate the profile of ACS CAN through media engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of experience: 2-3 years

Requirements

• Spanish language proficiency required.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in journalism or public relations and/or legislative communications.
• Familiarity with the legislative and/or political process a must.
• Political campaign or legislative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health care policy preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters.
• Ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Self-starter and proactive with creating ideas and messaging.
• Adept at working independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Starting rate is $73,000 to $83,000 annual.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Medical, dental, retirement benefits.
• Wellness programs and professional development programs.

Company Description

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.