Media Relations Manager

Media Relations Manager at NRECA

NRECA is a national trade association that provides advocacy, financial services, and business support to over 900 consumer‑owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by an inclusive culture, collaborative workplace, and commitment to service excellence.

We are looking for a candidate to boost NRECA’s earned media presence, elevate the association’s standing as an energy thought leader, and spearhead strategic communications campaigns focused on advancing electric cooperative advocacy priorities. The ideal candidate will sustain and teach a co‑op media training course, coach and support co‑ops through proactive and reactive media engagements, and serve as an NRECA ambassador to core groups of co‑op communications leaders.

This position is eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule, which allows flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

• Build and execute a strong media relations strategy to support NRECA’s communications priorities.
• Spearhead strategic communications campaigns designed to elevate the profile of the association.
• Expand and leverage productive working relationships with reporters, editors, and bookers at national and regional outlets to support aggressive earned media outreach.
• Write news releases, pitches, statements, advisories, op‑eds, website content, and other external communications materials. Develop and execute high‑level messages, talking points, and media pitches.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure maximum exposure for NRECA policy perspectives, key research, and public remarks by NRECA principals.
• Train electric co‑op leaders in media relations, providing coaching on skills and tools to expand their effectiveness in media engagements.
• Serve as an NRECA ambassador to co‑op leaders and support them during proactive, reactive, and crisis situations.
• Operate as a team player to recognize opportunities early and work collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in journalism, communications, or media relations with experience writing for non‑technical audiences.
• 2+ years of experience working on Capitol Hill preferred.
• Ability to travel several times per year to key association events.
• Ability to report to the office when required.

• Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For accommodation assistance, please e‑mail humanresourcesp or call 703‑907‑5992 (Arlington Human Resources) or 402‑483‑9275 (Lincoln Human Resources).

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the “Know Your Rights” poster. NRECA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. E‑Verify is required for eligibility confirmation.

Human Resources, NRECA
703‑907‑5992 (Arlington, VA) or 402‑483‑9275 (Lincoln, NE)
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