Vice President of Public Relations

The role

The Vice President of Public Relations leads media relations, reputation management, and external communications. This person directs a multidisciplinary PR team to advance the mission of protecting religious freedom, free speech, and the sanctity of life.

What you will do

• Serve as chief messaging strategist and align stakeholders and channel leaders.
• Partner with attorneys and senior leaders to set messaging priorities and create materials.
• Establish metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to report results to senior leadership.
• Set strategic direction for the earned media program.
• Lead media strategy and events for Supreme Court advocacy.
• Build and grow relationships with journalists, thought leaders, and allied organizations.
• Develop a communications plan to elevate the CEO and counsel executive leaders.
• Assess, train, and coach ADF spokespeople and represent ADF at external events.
• Build and lead crisis communications processes and plans.
• Lead, develop, and retain media relations and communications strategy teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years in public relations, communications, or public affairs.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Proven record of securing and shaping national media coverage with established relationships.
• Experience leading responses to high-profile, high-scrutiny situations.
• Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams, including managers.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Experience with a legal, advocacy, policy, or faith-based organization.
• Familiarity with constitutional and religious liberty issues.
• Experience coordinating with attorneys on messaging around active litigation.
• Background in both proactive storytelling and rapid-response communications.
• Experience with media training and spokesperson preparation.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• medical and dependent care reimbursement
• paid disability
• long-term care
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.