Public Relations Associate

As a member of the Communications team, the Associate will support project management, media relations, messaging, thought leadership, and spokesperson development to advance the Girls Who Code mission of closing the gender gap in tech. 

In addition to supporting communications efforts across the organization’s existing programmatic work and thought leadership, the Associate will also help advance several new initiatives for Girls Who Code— including the organization’s international expansion, policy initiatives, and upcoming Day of the Girl campaign. 

The Public Relations Associate will report directly to the Senior PR and Communications Manager. 

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has excellent organizational and communication skills, a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a passion for our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting executive briefings, press releases, media advisories, press pitches, key messaging, op-eds, speeches / presentations, and other communications collateral
  
• Staffing interviews and executive speaking appearances related to our programming 
  
• Working alongside the Senior PR and Communications Manager to develop and train a secondary bench of spokespeople for the organization, both in the U.S. and internationally
  
• Building relationships with key local, regional, national, and international media outlets and maintaining an up-to-date press contact and coverage list
  
• Tracking key metrics to monitor the success of press outreach, as well as monitoring media about the organization and the broader tech, gender equity landscape
  
• Facilitate project management by maintaining a communications calendar that plans for organizational initiatives; and captures progress, deliverables, and goals 
  
• Managing incoming inquiries to press@girlswhocode.com
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate for this position has: 
  
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, media relations and/or related fields 
  
• Demonstrated writing experience; natural communicator who can craft compelling stories for a range of audiences and formats
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required
  
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail
  
• Desire to learn and grow as part of a fast-growing organization; team player with a flexible, creative, and analytical approach to problem solving

Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.

Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.