Media Assistant Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; Washington D.C.

Media AssistantThe SPLC is seeking a Media Assistant who is passionate about racial and social justice!The Media Assistant tracks media mentions, generates reports, and coordinates events and projects for the Communications team.Who You AreExperienced. Demonstrated experience working as an administrative assistant providing daily office support.Communicative. Ability to respectfully and confidently communicate verbally and in writing across lines of racial, cultural, and socio-economic differences.Organized.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while proficiently managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines.Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with internal departments, external organizations, stakeholders, and community members.Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.What You'll DoConduct media tracking for Media Strategists.Generate reports including board reports and weekly reports.Assist with events and projects, including the Midterm Democracy Project, and manages Airtable for media team.Research, create, edit, copyedit, and write internal and external outreach media materials.Schedule interviews and distribute press releases, statements, and other materials to media members.Onboard new staff and perform general administrative duties.Schedule and coordinate interviews with spokespeople and assist in the production of internal media materials.Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.Minimum QualificationsWe are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.Minimum 6 months of supporting media or public relations teams; andHigh School Diploma or GED.Compensation & BenefitsThis is a non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $44,558 ($21.42 per hour) annually.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.Where & How You'll WorkThis role has the following work designation options:Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.This position will report to the Deputy Director, Public & Media Relations.Other Special ConsiderationsThis job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore New Guild.DisclaimerThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to DiversitySouthern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.