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Smart Growth America seeks a full time Public Relations Manager to help with all publicity, media relations work and written communications for the organization. Duties include:

• Identifying media opportunities for Smart Growth America;
• Cultivating a media audience for Smart Growth America;
• Publicizing and promoting Smart Growth America and our work;
• Writing press releases, media advisories and op-eds;
• Drafting talking points for interviews and partner organizations;
• Fielding media requests and pitching stories as required;
• Setting and maintaining a press calendar for the organization;
• Monitoring media and organizing press clips;
• Creating and maintaining press lists;
• Managing the organization’s online newsroom and contributing regularly to our blog.

Smart Growth America is the only national organization dedicated to researching, advocating for and leading coalitions to bring smart growth practices to more communities nationwide. From providing more sidewalks so people can walk to their town center to ensuring that more homes are built near public transit or productive farms remain a part of our communities, smart growth helps make sure that people across the nation can live in great neighborhoods. Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and experience creating press materials;
• Experience generating press for issue campaigns;
• Knowledge of cultivating new media audiences;
• Experience promoting an organization or topic;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Commitment to smart growth, real estate, and sustainable development issues;
• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively, and to create messages and materials that respond effectively to complex political issues;
• Knowledge of media relations principles and basic experience with web publishing;
• Interest in working collaboratively with a team dedicated to promoting smart growth nationwide.

Previous experience of 3-7 years in a communications or public relations environment is required. Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Smart Growth America has a generous benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employment Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Smart Growth America. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. How to Apply Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references and two short writing samples (no more than five pages) to [email protected]. No phone calls or letters please. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Job is available immediately.