Reach Out and Read Director of Public Relations
Core
Lead editorial development and earned media strategy for a national nonprofit, translating complex health, education, and policy topics into clear messaging.
Role type
Senior Director of Public Relations (Communications)
Builds
Editorial content, press releases, op-eds, media pitches, and thought-leadership materials for a national nonprofit.
Domain
Nonprofit / Public Health / Early Childhood Development / Public Policy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic media relations, editorial leadership, crisis communications, stakeholder management, content strategy, performance analysis, vendor management, storytelling, news judgment
Preferred skills
Nonprofit experience, national organization experience, background in early childhood/healthcare/education/policy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Serve as primary editor for external affairs content across all channels; Develop brand messaging and thought-leadership content; Translate complex topics into accessible communications; Manage external PR firm and integrated earned media strategy; Guide rapid-response communications during crises; Establish goals and evaluate earned media performance; Partner with clinicians and leaders to generate coverage.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
