Press Officer, Elections and Campaigns

Job Description

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a Press Officer, Elections & Campaigns. This job reports to the Director, Federal Advocacy Communications in the Communications and Culture division of PPFA and is tied to the 2024 Election Cycle. The Communications and Culture division provides strategic communications guidance, support, and tactics to PPFA, PPAF, and Planned Parenthood affiliates. This role is expected to begin in January 2024 and end in December 2024. Purpose: Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) and Planned Parenthood Votes (PPV) seeks a dynamic and passionate individual to join as a Press Officer for Elections and Campaigns. Reporting directly to the Director of Federal Advocacy Communications, the Press Officer would execute communications and media strategies around the organization’s political and policy priorities, including elections and access to care at Planned Parenthood, access to safe, legal abortion and access to reproductive health care. This position is charged with strategically responding to breaking news and providing communications support to the organization’s political and organizing work, including an emphasis on affiliate needs and support. The individual would leverage earned media in support of Planned Parenthood’s public policy goals, as well as the electoral activities of its PAC. Engagement: ●Must be a team player, possess a sense of humor, and remain calm under pressure. ●Excellent communication skills and understanding of political culture and the dynamics at the federal level, including the White House and Congress. ●Ability to work with multiple departments and teams collaboratively to accomplish desired goals ●Strongly committed to the mission of Planned Parenthood. Delivery: ●Pitch stories, create media materials, and support the team in shaping the media narrative in support of Planned Parenthood’s political, policy, and electoral goals. ●Work closely with political and policy reporters, building deep relationships. ●Work closely with the Planned Parenthood Votes communications team, in partnership with affiliate staff, on developing media strategies and tactics for core electoral targets and states ●Support the staffing of interviews when needed for affiliate staff and leadership. ●Coordinate with opposition research, policy teams, and organizing and electoral teams. ●Through consistent outreach, ensure that Planned Parenthood is considered a “must have” source for our issues, and stay apprised of upcoming articles and stories developing on our issues. ●Ensure Planned Parenthood is seen as an influential player within the political and electoral spheres. Work with the communications team to build strategies to elevate key national and affiliate staff, volunteers, and supporters. ●Draft various media materials, including press releases, advisories, talking points, Letters to the Editor, and Op-eds. ●Completes special projects as assigned and required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): ●Three years of experience, preferably working directly with regional and national media, including reporters, producers, bloggers, and writers, with a demonstrated ability to pitch and land stories. ●Experience working on campaigns or on elections strongly preferred, ●Must write and edit proficiently and quickly, and proactively respond to intense, fast moving developments. ●Strong political compass with an understanding of the political landscape. ●Familiar with building relationships with members of national and local press and extensive knowledge of the operations of the news media (including print, online, blogs, and broadcast). ●Strong understanding of reproductive health issues and state and local political and governmental processes, including legislative and policy issues. ●Must be a team player, possess a sense of humor, and remain calm under pressure. Knowledge of communicating with diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is required. Travel: 0-25% domestic $73,000 - $76,000 a year Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts. We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-SY1 *PDN-HR Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite , which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week. Apply for this job