Job Number:
HC-03803
Date Posted:
March 24, 2026
Position Title:
Media Relations Officer
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Food & Water Watch
Reports To:
Location:
New York City, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$58,000 – $70,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Media Relations OfficerWrite, edit, and/or support the development of media relations plans and tactics related to signature campaigns, aligned issues, and other organizational priorities (including, but not limited to, communications plans, media statements, press releases, research reports, speeches, talking points, opinion pieces, staff briefings, policy memos, web content, video/audio scripts, social media content, etc.).B.A. degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field; 3–5 years of communications or journalism experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Write, edit, and/or support the development of media relations plans and tactics related to signature campaigns, aligned issues, and other organizational priorities (including, but not limited to, communications plans, media statements, press releases, research reports, speeches, talking points, opinion pieces, staff briefings, policy memos, web content, video/audio scripts, social media content, etc.).
• In collaboration with FWW staff, proactively plan and implement national and regional media relations campaigns and tactics to support organizational initiatives and bolster FWW’s reputation (including legal work, organizing campaigns, policy initiatives, research products, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers and other media professionals, and place news, opinion and advertising in desired media targets, including print/radio/TV/web interviews for staff.
• In collaboration with FWW staff, proactively plan and implement national, regional, state-based and/or local media relations campaigns and tactics to support organizational initiatives and bolster FWW’s reputation (including legal work, organizing campaigns, policy initiatives, research products, etc.).
• Help develop and implement communications trainings for FWW staff.
• Track and catalogue media hits for FWW.
Qualifications:
• B.A. degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field; 3–5 years of communications or journalism experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work remotely using basic online programs, including email, Slack, and Google Docs.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Food & Water Watch provides an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. This includes 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision plans for staff; 403b retirement plans with employer contribution once eligible; 12 weeks paid parental leave; 3 weeks vacation for new employees; 12 sick days and 5 personal days; paid federal holidays and winter break (December 24 – January 1).
