PSEA is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Director of Communications, Media Relations, in our Harrisburg, PA office. This position serves as a key member of the Communications team, developing and delivering messages that advance PSEA’s priorities and support public education. The Assistant Director works closely with PSEA leaders, staff, local associations, and the media and serves as a spokesperson on issues affecting public education, legislation, elections, labor, and PSEA members.
Duties include preparing talking points, news releases, op-eds, editorial board memos, letters to the editor, speeches, and preparing PSEA officers and staff for TV, radio, print, online media interviews, testimony, and public events.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer and editor with strong media relations, strategic communications, public speaking, and message management skills. A Bachelor’s Degree in Media Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in media relations, public relations, communications, or education is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
PSEA offers diverse benefits to their employees which include excellent health care, defined benefit pension, generous leave package and a competitive salary.
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@psea.org by September 24. PSEA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks diverse candidates and those with the ability to work with a diverse range of people.
