Press Advisor, Communications - Third Way

Third Way is a national think tank that was founded back in 2005 to champion modern center-left ideas.  Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security.

We are proud of the organization that we have built and continue to seek out talent who contribute to our ambitious mission. We are deeply committed to promoting a culture of results and respect where every employee has opportunities to contribute, develop, and grow professionally.

Third Way is seeking a Press Advisor to elevate and expand the reach of Third Way’s research, products, experts, and voice in national and key state outlets. This person will conduct initial outreach to—and maintain Third Way relationships with—reporters, columnists, and editorial boards at leading publications. Their aim is to maximize the impact of Third Way’s products, insights, and experts in the media.

Knowledge of policy and politics are important, but determination and enthusiasm to secure media coverage is a must. We are looking for a motivated self-starter who is an avid consumer of political news, knowledgeable about the national media landscape, and has experience in a press role. The Press Advisor reports to the Senior Director of Communications.

As the Press Advisor, a typical day might include…

• Crafting and implementing a rollout strategy to market new polling data to the press and influencers to expand the reach of Third Way’s ideas;

• Identifying an opportunity to shape media conversations around the path forward for Democrats to retake power and drafting a note to send to reporters;

• Maintaining and building Third Way’s press relationships, tracking the Senior Director of Communications’ and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs’ press relationships; and identifying opportunities to expand our outreach;

• Cultivating new relationships with relevant reporters, columnists, radio shows, podcasts, etc;

• Maintaining comprehensive press lists, responding to media inquiries, and tracking coverage of Third Way’s mentions in the news;

• Working with other members of Third Way’s communications teams and policy staff to develop creative and sticky pitches and campaigns that are relevant and timely;

• Working with a TV booker and consultants on pitches and talking points on news of the day; and

• Performing other duties as assigned.

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Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000, annually
At Third Way, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.