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Director of Communications

PragerU · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 3 wk ago
On-siteWriting$100k–$160k/yrFull-time

Location: Los Angeles, CA (on-site)

About Us

Our mission is to promote American values through the creative use of digital media, technology, and edu-tainment. We’re proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row. As a mission-driven media organization with more than a decade of impact, we need someone who deeply understands conservative, education, and media landscapes, moves quickly, and gets results.

We promote American values through educational videos for people of all ages. People come to us for a variety of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: They want to grow—intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and prioritize media opportunities for the CEO, coordinating with Vice President of Outreach on press, producers, and internal stakeholders
  • Develop and oversee alongside Vice President of Outreach the CEO’s public voice and narrative across media appearances, speeches, op-eds, social platforms, and internal communications
  • Draft and edit speeches, talking points, statements, and written content on behalf of the CEO
  • Help Vice President of Outreach prepare the CEO for high-stakes media engagements, including interviews, debates, panels, and crisis response including research
  • Monitor news cycles and cultural conversations to identify opportunities for rapid response and proactive storytelling
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Creative, Social Media, Public Relations, and Production, to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms
  • Develop crisis communications strategies and messaging when necessary
  • Track media coverage, evaluate campaign performance, and provide regular reporting on communications efforts and outcomes
  • Stay informed on political, cultural, and media trends relevant to our mission and audience

Qualities We Value

  • Anticipate needs before being asked
  • Thrive under pressure and remain calm when priorities shift
  • Persistent, resourceful, and don't stop after the first "no"
  • Combine strategic thinking with flawless execution
  • Build trust quickly and communicate effectively with stakeholders at every level
  • Take ownership, solve problems independently, and consistently deliver results
  • A deep understanding of the news cycle and social trends, plus strong alignment with our mission and message
  • Humility to accept assignments both big and small
  • Excellent writing/narrative abilities, perfect follow-up skills

Pay

The salary target for this role is $100,000 - $160,000+. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.

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