Strategic Outreach & Media Relations Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:

Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is seeking a highly driven, strategic, and mission-aligned Strategic Outreach & Media Relations Manager to join our growing team. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role for an individual who thrives on communication, relationship-building, strategic outreach, media relations, and measurable results.

The successful candidate will serve as a key external relations and communications representative for the organization—helping expand PJI’s national visibility, strengthen media relationships, increase public engagement opportunities, secure high-level guests and partnerships, and advance organizational initiatives through strategic communication and outreach efforts.

This role goes far beyond administrative coordination. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, confident on the phone, comfortable engaging with media professionals and public figures, and motivated by measurable execution and outcomes. This position requires initiative, persistence, adaptability, strong follow-through, and the ability to consistently move conversations and opportunities forward.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, opening doors, securing opportunities, building strategic relationships, and helping advance meaningful causes through communication and outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct strategic outreach to media outlets, journalists, podcast hosts, producers, influencers, public figures, organizations, churches, ministries, conferences, schools, and prospective partners.

• Develop and maintain relationships that expand PJI's visibility, media presence, speaking opportunities, strategic partnerships, and public engagement initiatives.

• Write, edit, distribute, and follow up on press releases, media campaigns, organizational announcements, and public affairs initiatives.

• Secure interviews, media placements, podcast appearances, speaking engagements, guest bookings, partnerships, and other opportunities that advance organizational objectives.

• Identify, recruit, coordinate, and manage guests, contributors, participants, and partner organizations for media programs, events, campaigns, and special initiatives.

• Coordinate speaking engagements, interviews, presentations, public appearances, and related logistics for PJI leadership and attorneys.

• Conduct outreach through phone, email, social media, networking, and other professional communication channels while maintaining consistent follow-up and relationship management.

• Research and develop new lead sources, media contacts, partnership opportunities, outreach strategies, and engagement channels.

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, bookings, media developments, partnerships, and measurable outcomes, providing regular reports to leadership.

• Collaborate with marketing, media, communications, legal, and executive leadership teams to advance organizational priorities and special projects.

• Provide additional support to the marketing, media, communications, and leadership teams as needed, assisting with a variety of tasks that align with departmental goals and organizational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in public relations, media outreach, communications, journalism, booking, fundraising, campaign development, external relations, sales, or related fields
• Strong writing, editing, and professional communication abilities
• Experience conducting professional outreach and relationship management
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Experience using CRM systems, spreadsheets, outreach tracking tools, or project management platforms is a plus
• Professional demeanor and confidence interacting with media professionals, attorneys, executives, public figures, and organizational leaders

WHY JOIN PJI?

Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is a national, faith-based nonprofit legal defense organization dedicated to defending religious freedom, parental rights, and the sanctity of life—at no cost to those we serve.

At PJI, you are not simply filling a role—you are advancing a mission. Your work will directly contribute to protecting freedoms, expanding public engagement, advancing national conversations, and helping amplify the voices defending faith, family, and constitutional liberties across the country. If you are motivated by meaningful work, strategic communication, measurable impact, and the opportunity to help shape important national conversations, we encourage you to apply.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 403(b)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Pacific Justice Institute is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a faith-based organization, we reserve the right to prefer employees who share and affirm our Christian beliefs, values, and mission, as permitted by law.