American Enterprise Institute
Media Relations Assistant, Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies
American Enterprise Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
AEI seeks a full-time, in-person media relations assistant to promote AEI scholars’ work on social, cultural, and constitutional policy. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. The media relations assistant reports to the director of media relations. 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 is 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 political science, history, or English is preferred. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and a 500-word writing sample on any topic. Responsibilities
Serve as the media point of contact for AEI’s Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department, led by Yuval Levin. Promote scholars’ work to elite and specialized media—including print and online beat reporters, columnists, wire service reporters and editors, reporters and editors for specialized trade publications, TV and radio hosts, correspondents, and producers. Integrate AEI scholars into the national conversation by monitoring news coverage of politics, public opinion, cultural issues, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Pitch scholars and their work to appropriate media outlets. Synthesize scholars’ work on complex policy issues into shorter formats that can be disseminated to media outlets and on social media. Build relationships with all AEI’s scholars, and identify publicity goals for their work. Arrange regular briefings between AEI scholars and journalists. Serve as the primary point of contact for media requests for assigned AEI scholars. Edit op-eds and other commentary, and submit them on scholars’ behalf. Track all media coverage of AEI scholars and their work in political, social, cultural, and constitutional studies. Plan and execute major promotions for special publications and projects by coordinating and working with other members of the communications team (including the Design, Digital Strategy, and Video departments). Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in political science, history, English, or a related field is required. Experience working in a Washington, DC, newsroom or press office is a plus, as is a special interest or focus in political, cultural, and legal issues. 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience; internship experience is strongly preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with AEI scholars and important members of the national media. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well on a team. Interest in current events and major policy debates; keen sense of the news cycle and interest in the legislative process. Assertive, creative, and confident in pitching AEI scholars and their work to the media. Ability to think strategically and plan comprehensive media and marketing campaigns. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Salesforce and AP style familiarity are pluses. Existing contacts with print and online journalists, reporters, producers, and editors from national news bureaus are a plus. Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; a medical and dependent care flexible spending account; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12 percent contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/. Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; a candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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AEI seeks a full-time, in-person media relations assistant to promote AEI scholars’ work on social, cultural, and constitutional policy. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. The media relations assistant reports to the director of media relations. 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 is 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 political science, history, or English is preferred. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and a 500-word writing sample on any topic. Responsibilities
Serve as the media point of contact for AEI’s Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department, led by Yuval Levin. Promote scholars’ work to elite and specialized media—including print and online beat reporters, columnists, wire service reporters and editors, reporters and editors for specialized trade publications, TV and radio hosts, correspondents, and producers. Integrate AEI scholars into the national conversation by monitoring news coverage of politics, public opinion, cultural issues, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Pitch scholars and their work to appropriate media outlets. Synthesize scholars’ work on complex policy issues into shorter formats that can be disseminated to media outlets and on social media. Build relationships with all AEI’s scholars, and identify publicity goals for their work. Arrange regular briefings between AEI scholars and journalists. Serve as the primary point of contact for media requests for assigned AEI scholars. Edit op-eds and other commentary, and submit them on scholars’ behalf. Track all media coverage of AEI scholars and their work in political, social, cultural, and constitutional studies. Plan and execute major promotions for special publications and projects by coordinating and working with other members of the communications team (including the Design, Digital Strategy, and Video departments). Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in political science, history, English, or a related field is required. Experience working in a Washington, DC, newsroom or press office is a plus, as is a special interest or focus in political, cultural, and legal issues. 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience; internship experience is strongly preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with AEI scholars and important members of the national media. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well on a team. Interest in current events and major policy debates; keen sense of the news cycle and interest in the legislative process. Assertive, creative, and confident in pitching AEI scholars and their work to the media. Ability to think strategically and plan comprehensive media and marketing campaigns. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Salesforce and AP style familiarity are pluses. Existing contacts with print and online journalists, reporters, producers, and editors from national news bureaus are a plus. Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; a medical and dependent care flexible spending account; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12 percent contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/. Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; a candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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