Date Posted:
May 12, 2026
Position Title:
Manager, Media Relations
Office/Company:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06500
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$112,281.00 to $142,699.00 Annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Manager of Media Relations plays a central role in managing earned media opportunities for the American Petroleum Institute, helping shape national conversations around energy and public policy.Manage day-to-day earned media engagement across national and priority markets, advancing API’s policy priorities in the press.Requires a minimum of 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a similar role and subject-matter expertise.
Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day earned media engagement across national and priority markets, advancing API’s policy priorities in the press.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, op-eds, and executive briefing materials with accuracy and strategic clarity.
• Identify and pitch proactive media opportunities tied to legislative, regulatory, and industry developments across national outlets, trade publications, podcasts, broadcast programs, and key state media.
• Support CEO and API leadership media engagements by developing briefing materials, drafting talking points, coordinating logistics, and assisting with strategic pitching efforts.
• Support real-time issue management by developing timely messaging during breaking news and high-scrutiny policy moments.
• Monitor news coverage and emerging narratives daily; support API’s war room efforts to stay ahead of the news cycle and shape proactive and reactive activity.
Qualifications:
• Requires a minimum of 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a similar role and subject-matter expertise.
• At least 3 years of media relations experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, project management, and operational skills are essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience.
• Outstanding writing/editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to respond promptly to executive and members’ needs and solicit team feedback to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
