We’re looking for a smart, strategic, team-minded person to work with us as a half-time (approximately 20 hours per week) contractor on media and messaging for an important campaign. This is a temporary position, starting as soon as possible, with a likely end date in December. Location is flexible (within the United States).
Prior grassroots media and campaign experience required.
Please send a brief cover letter and concise resume (1-3 pages) with references to info[at]beyondthechoir[dot]org. Please write RESUME in the subject line.
We’re moving fast with this; the first wave of applicants will be considered next Monday, May 16th. Please send applications by Sunday, May 15th, 10pm ET.
A little more about what this position will entail on the flip…
The media campaigner will:
- Think critically about the narrative of the campaign. (What story are we telling? What story is our opposition telling?)
- Help build and maintain press lists — and relationships with reporters and news outlets.
- Engage reporters and news outlets about their coverage of the issue (encourage reporters to ask informed questions, etc.).
- Help write and edit news releases and advisories.
- Monitor and analyze news coverage related to the campaign.
- Help with strategic engagement of blogs and online media.
- Help coordinate spokespeople for media interviews, talk shows, etc.
- Help create new media and messaging materials for local activists.
Compensation is competitive and will range in relation to level of experience.
Jonathan Matthew Smucker 
Hi My name is Chinyere Tutashinda and just found this wonderful site. I know your date has passed for but I was wondering if you are still accepting applications for this position.