Overview
Press Secretary Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Alliance for American Leadership
Title: Press Secretary
Company: Alliance for American Leadership
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
About the Organization
The Alliance for American Leadership is a bipartisan coalition working to revitalize U.S. global leadership through strategic investments in international development. We believe foreign aid is one of the most cost-effective tools in policymakers' arsenal. It is less than one percent of the federal budget, yet it fights global poverty, strengthens U.S. national security, prevents pandemics, and bolsters the U.S. economy. Further, a study in the Lancet projects that 14 million people may die over the next four years if foreign aid is not restored. To prevent that, A4AL drafts policy, lobbies Congress, runs digital ad campaigns that reach millions of Americans, and supports the campaigns of Members of Congress who defend foreign aid.
Position Overview: The Press Secretary is A4AL's lead liaison with journalists, reporters, and media outlets. This role drives earned media coverage and ensures A4AL's voice is present in the national conversation on foreign aid and U.S. global leadership. The Press Secretary works closely with the Communications Director to manage media relationships, produce press materials, and pitch A4AL spokespeople for interviews and media appearances. This is a part-time, remote volunteer role.
Core Responsibilities
Media Relations & Outreach
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists through regular check-ins and coffee meetings.
- Maintain and grow A4AL's journalist outreach list, adding reporters, podcast hosts, and radio producers.
- Proactively pitch A4AL spokespeople — especially the Executive Director — for interviews, podcasts, and radio appearances.
Press Materials & Distribution
- Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and news updates on a weekly basis.
- Ensure all press materials reflect A4AL's mission, tone, and bipartisan positioning.
- Coordinate with the Communications Director on messaging for major announcements.
Letters to the Editor
- Draft weekly letters to the editor for interns and volunteers to submit to local newspapers.
- Provide guidance and examples to help team members understand the purpose and structure of LTEs.
- Track submissions and publications across the volunteer base.
Press Coverage Tracking & Reporting
- Monitor press coverage and compile weekly media reports for leadership.
- Track outreach attempts, follow-ups, and securing of media opportunities.
Team Leadership
- Supervise the Deputy Press Secretary and Press Team volunteers.
- Provide guidance and feedback to ensure consistent quality across the press team's output.
Qualifications
- Experience in public relations, journalism, or media relations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong network of, or willingness to build relationships with, journalists and media professionals.
- Ability to work quickly under deadline pressure.
- Background in foreign policy, government, or nonprofit advocacy preferred.
- Commitment to A4AL's mission and values.
