Date: Tue, 19 Nov 96 16:22:30 EST From: ngltf@ngltf.org Subject: Job Opening: Media Director ********************************************************************* ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING National Gay and Lesbian Task Force 2320 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 http://www.ngltf.org ******************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING MEDIA DIRECTOR General Description Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Media Director (1) oversees creation and implementation of NGLTF's media plan (2) works with the gay and mainstream media to ensure positive coverage of gay and lesbian issues and enhance image of NGLTF (3) assists GLBT organizations and activists in media organizing and advocacy. Specific Duties Oversees creation and implementation of NGLTF media plan * develops department budget and media plan * monitors department expenditures * supervises media interns * participates in weekly program staff meetings to ensure internal/external communication * participates in weekly Management Team meetings Works with gay and mainstream media to ensure positive coverage of gay and lesbian issues and enhance image of NGLTF. * responds to press inquiries * fulfills requests for information on deadline * assists reporters and editors in preparing articles * conducts press conferences and other media activities as needed * writes/distributes press releases, fact sheets, press kits and other news and promotion * cultivates relationships with reporters, producers and editors to facilitate positive coverage * proactively places articles in gay and mainstream media that reflect in a positive manner the gay and lesbian community * writes speeches, statements and op-ed pieces Responds to requests for assistance from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organizations and activists. Qualifications include the following: * At least three years experience as a media advocate on the local, state, regional or national level * Knowledge of all aspects of gay and mainstream media including print media, television, and radio * Familiarity with alternative communications, including cyber media * Knowledge of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and its issues nationally and regionally * Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing * Extensive contacts with the gay and mainstream press * Familiarity with Macintosh-based computer systems * Demonstrated experience working in a multi-cultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability is an important institutional value * Extensive experience building coalitions and linkages with allies across race, gender, religion, age, class and culture Resumes must be received as soon as possible. Start date: January 1, 1997. Send resume, cover letter and three references to Kerry Lobel, NGLTF, 2320 Seventeenth Street, N.W., Washington DC 20009.