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Description

Hudson Institute seeks a media relations manager to develop and operationalize Hudson's media strategy, proactively promote Hudson's research and analysis, and interface with press. This is a full-time position based out of Hudson's Washington, DC, office, reporting to the director of external affairs.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes Hudson's media strategy to broaden awareness among key audiences: journalists, policymakers, experts, and supporters.
• Proactively secures media opportunities for Hudson by pitching experts, research, policy memos, reports, and commentary to journalists covering breaking news and long-term policy issues.
• Builds and maintains relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers across print, digital, television, radio, and podcast outlets.
• Fields and responds to press inquiries and schedules and facilitates interviews for experts with media outlets.
• Pitches op-eds for experts, facilitating communication between editors and Hudson experts throughout the publication process.
• Maintains comprehensive media lists and facilitates media coverage of Hudson events. 
• Collaborates with digital media manager to identify Hudson experts, research, and content to promote across social media channels, including coordinating newsworthy social media content and event highlights.
• Engages Hudson's research staff to identify, develop, and communicate compelling stories, and regularly implements new communications approaches.
• Tracks breaking news and trending topics to leverage Hudson's policy work and expertise in real-time media opportunities. 
• Tracks Hudson media coverage, requesting corrections when necessary.

Requirements

• Commitment to Hudson Institute's mission and supporting the work of the Institute's experts and staff.
• Three years' relevant experience in communications, politics, policy, journalism, or other relevant fields.
• Strong news judgment and public policy savvy.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with reporters and successfully pitch stories to national and policy media.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills, both written and oral, including professional and tactful demeanor in dealing with press.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with others.
• Creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions after one year with Hudson
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental and family leave
• Commuter benefits

Application Instructions

• Please submit a personal resume and cover letter. Cover letters should be written by the applicant-not by generative AI.