• Media Relations Specialist

    Alliance Defending Freedom (Washington, DC)


    Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

     

    Location : Washington, D.C.

     

    Team Overview : Our Communications Team shapes ADF’s voice and impact, crafting powerful stories, engaging audiences, and amplifying our mission across platforms. We thrive on creativity, strategy, and collaboration to inform, inspire, and influence. The role of the Media Team is to ensure the cases, work, and mission of Alliance Defending Freedom are communicated effectively through interviews, print materials, and campaigns.

    Key Responsibilities :

    + Manage a Media Portfolio: Secure media print interviews and appearances on radio and TV news programs, coordinate media events, ensure consistent, proactive, and responsive engagement with the media

    + Relationship Building: Manage and develop strong, productive relationships with the media, build and strengthen relationships with media-relations counterparts from allied organizations

    + Training: Conduct media training for attorneys and clients, prepare principals and clients for and staff media interviews

    + Campaign Execution: Assist with developing key messages, potential media questions and answers, fact sheets, news releases, and Op-Eds, coordinate and execute earned media campaigns that advance ADF’s mission, contribute to social media engagement efforts.

    Minimum Qualifications :

    + 2+ Years of experience in Media Relations

    + Record of success in Media Relations positions

    + Proficiency in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications :

    + Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or similar academic field

    + Knowledge of Constitutional Law and Media Relations

    Pay & Benefits :

    At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.