Corporate Accountability International seeks Press Officer

For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy. Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries. Think Outside the Bottle exposes the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco is blocking industry interference in health policies that protect our kids. 

The Press Officer is responsible for conducting Corporate Accountability International’s media outreach and for overseeing effective operation of this program. The Press Officer communicates regularly with targeted journalists, drafts and edits press materials, maintains records of Corporate Accountability International’s media coverage, and assists in training staff and activists in working with the media. Under the guidance of the Communications Director, the Press Officer contributes to the development of Corporate Accountability International’s media outreach plan.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implement Corporate Accountability International’s strategic communications and media outreach plan.
• Identify, build and maintain relationships with targeted journalists.
• Draft, edit and proof press releases and other written materials.
• Assist in training staff spokespeople and media activists nationwide.
• Maintain up-to-date files, records, and systems, including a comprehensive reporter database.
• Assist in developing and evaluating Corporate Accountability International’s overall media strategy and media outreach tools.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as shareholder’s meetings, phone banks, and campaign events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least one year full-time staff experience in grassroots organizing. Experience in media relations, fundraising and non-profit communications a plus.
• Talented and experienced copy writer and editor.
• Excellent verbal and written skills — you enjoy talking on the phone and writing.
• Ability to generate media coverage.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Be an enthusiastic and hard-working member of a communications team, with a proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for travel.

Accountability: The Press Officer is accountable to the Communications Director.

Salary range:  $28,200 - $31,800, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package. 

Location: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.

To Apply: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization.

People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.