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Manager, Media Relations


Woodberry Associates seeks a mid-level Media Relations Manager to join its Strategic Communications team.  

Based in Washington, DC, Woodberry Associates specializes in nonprofit management, policy advocacy and strategic communications related to health and education policy. Our team is creative, collaborative and committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations. 

Title: Manager, Media Relations 

Required: 3-4 years of experience in communications and PR 

Location: Washington, DC  

Who You Are: 

  • Experienced in health care media relations 
  • Knowledge of current media trends and best practices 
  • Adept at writing and verbal communications 
  • Attentive to details and committed to producing polished products 
  • Organized and task oriented; able to manage multiple projects at once 
  • Adaptable to meet changing priorities 
  • Positive, solution oriented and open to learning 
  • Creative, professional and committed to growth 
  • Agency or health care media experience preferred* 

What You Do: 

  • Support Woodberry Associates’ clients and account teams with media relations 
  • Create and implement media plans and strategy 
  • Draft and pitch press releases 
  • Maintain media lists 
  • Cultivate relationships with local and national journalists 
  • Develop, pitch and place op-eds 

Salary & Benefits 

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Washington, DC with competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k) match and unlimited PTO. Salary range: $70,000-$85,000.  

How You Apply 

Interested candidates should email their resume and a relevant writing sample to Jobs@woodberryassociates.com and include “Manager, Media Relations” in the subject line.