Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Media Relations Director to join our team and lead our efforts across the music and entertainment space. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in earned media, exceptional writing skills, and an extensive network of contacts within the industry.
The ideal candidate is based in DC, New York City, Los Angeles, or Nashville.
Your Responsibilities Include
Develop and execute comprehensive earned media strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. This includes identifying key media outlets, target audiences, and messaging priorities.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders in the music and entertainment space.
Proactively pitch and secure media coverage for initiatives, events, partnerships, activations, and announcements.
Effectively communicate our principles and key messages to external audiences.
Support the development of talking points and social content for thought leaders.
Oversee the creation and distribution of press releases, media assets, fact sheets, and other materials to support communications efforts.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, communications, content, digital and creative to ensure alignment and consistency across all communication channels.
Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
Support crisis communication and issues management, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to any potential challenges or controversies.
Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization 8+ years of experience in communications, PR, or related roles, with a focus on earned media.
Proven track record of securing high-impact media coverage and building strong relationships with media contacts.
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging for diverse audiences.
Extensive network of contacts within the music and entertainment industries.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-driven mindset.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Experience managing crisis communication and navigating sensitive issues with professionalism and integrity.
Passion for music and entertainment, with a deep understanding of industry trends and dynamics.
What We Offer A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans - especially the least fortunate
A vision-driven community of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others
Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve
Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting
Competitive health and wellness benefits
Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed
A purchasing credit card to use for business expenses
Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commute
Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs
Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference. Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds-including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy-to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.
Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.
We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
