Senior Press Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

This position is actively accepting applications.

American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. We use multiple tools, backed by aggressive litigation, to fight attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency. We expose and disrupt these attacks, and the officials and networks behind them, by forcing the government to turn over records officials would rather keep secret.

Who We Are

Since our founding in 2017, American Oversight has :

• Shut down Trump's bogus "voter fraud" commission.
• Revealed the Trump-sanctioned pressure campaign on the Ukrainian government by forcing the Trump administration to turn over records initially withheld from Congress.
• Uncovered rampant preventable deaths of immigrants in federal custody.
• Unmasked taxpayer-funded sham "audits" of the 2020 election.
• Obtained the fake electors' forged certificates submitted by fake electors during the 2020 election.
• Exposed networks of election denialists and subverters around the country.
• Halted the impeachment of a newly elected state supreme court justice in Wisconsin.
• Blocked state election board members in Georgia and Wisconsin from taking anti-democratic actions in secret.

We are committed to fighting threats of democracy at the federal, state, and local levels, using time-tested and innovative tools to expose misconduct, defend against attacks on marginalized communities, and demand accountability.

For more information, please visit our website : www.americanoversight.org

About the Role :

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations, American Oversight is seeking a Senior Press Secretary to join its team.

The Senior Press Secretary will serve as a critical link between American Oversight and the press by maintaining robust relationships with key reporters and editors on a range of American Oversight’s issue areas, including through skilled writing and editing and by pitching stories about investigations, public records, lawsuits, and other organizational priorities.

Additionally, the Senior Press Secretary will lead or provide support to communications plans and project rollouts as assigned, closely track the work of reporters as well as coverage of American Oversight issue areas, and serve as a thought partner to the Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations by identifying opportunities to amplify core messages and to inform the public about issues at the heart of American Oversight’s mission.

What You Will Do :

What You Will Bring :

4+ years of experience in press relations or a related field, including roles that involve generating earned media or engaging in fact-based advocacy, with 3+ years of experience working on issues related to U.S. politics, government, or public policy.

Attention to Detail : Thoroughly and accurately completes tasks, demonstrating a strong understanding of the underlying facts to ensure all details, no matter how small, are correct and align with AO’s standards.

Oral : Effectively conveys information, ideas, and emotions in a clear, concise, and engaging manner; uses language that is understandable and relevant; appropriately adapts language to different audiences and contexts.

Desired Qualifications :

We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

What We Offer :

American Oversight offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes 80% of health, dental, and vision premiums paid by the organization, a retirement plan with a matching contribution, and remote office reimbursements for personal devices and wireless connectivity.

Location :

This is a remote position and may require occasional travel to American Oversight’s Washington, DC office for team meetings and staff retreats. Our office in Washington, DC is an optional workspace.

Salary Range :

$85,000 to $110,000 (commensurate with experience)

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace :

At American Oversight, we value and strive to hire, develop, and grow a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals to apply for opportunities at American Oversight even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

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