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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under LawWashington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$123k–$161k/yr
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The Sr. Director of Media and Public Relations will lead the organization's media strategy, oversee the multi-media news division, and manage rapid response and crisis communications. This role involves crafting compelling narratives from complex legal issues and positioning the organization as a leading voice in national conversations.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in media relations or strategic communications. A proven track record of building high-impact media relationships and managing crisis communications is essential.
Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.
Location: Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.
Team Overview
As the Sr. Director of Media & Public Relations, you will shape and protect ADF’s public voice. Reporting to the Vice President of Public Relations & Communications, you will lead ADF’s media strategy, oversee the multi-media news division, manage rapid response and crisis communications, and ensure ADF’s messaging is strategic, consistent, and impactful. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a leader who can build influential media relationships, craft compelling narratives from complex legal issues, respond quickly to emerging conversations, and position ADF as a trusted and leading voice on the most urgent cultural and legal topics of the day.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Media Leadership
Media Relations & Thought Leadership
Crisis Communications & Risk Management
Messaging Oversight & Content Strategy
Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay & Benefits
At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.
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This salary range is reflective of a position based in Washington, D.C. This range is a good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
The world's largest legal organization advancing the God-given right to live and speak the truth.
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. ADF was launched in 1994 by a large group of Christian ministry leaders with one mission in mind: to keep the doors open for the Gospel by advocating for religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family. For information on careers and current open positions at ADF, please visit ADFlegal.org/careers.
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