Press Advisor
About the Company
Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. Their work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security. But they identify as center-left, because they see that space in U.S. politics as offering the only real path for advancing those ideals in the century ahead.
Their agenda is ambitious, aspirational, and actionable. It’s built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly re-imagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions. They are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from 21st century global threats.
Their competitive advantage lies in high-impact advocacy campaigns that combine rigorous policy research with a unique and incisive understanding of the vast American middle—the people who ultimately decide majorities and provide mandates for change. They design their work to persuade elected officials, intellectuals, advocates, the media, and others with political influence.
About the Job
Third Way is seeking a Press Advisor to elevate and expand the reach of Third Way’s research, products, experts, and voice in national and key state outlets. This person will conduct initial outreach to—and maintain Third Way relationships with—reporters, columnists, and editorial boards at leading publications. Their aim is to maximize the impact of Third Way’s products, insights, and experts in the media.
Responsibilities
Crafting and implementing a rollout strategy to market new polling data to the press and influencers to expand the reach of Third Way’s ideas
Identifying an opportunity to shape media conversations around the path forward for Democrats to retake power and drafting a note to send to reporters
Maintaining and building Third Way’s press relationships, tracking the Senior Director of Communications’ and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs’ press relationships;
and identifying opportunities to expand our outreach
Cultivating new relationships with relevant reporters, columnists, radio shows, podcasts, etc.
Maintaining comprehensive press lists, responding to media inquiries, and tracking coverage of Third Way’s mentions in the news
Working with other members of Third Way’s communications teams and policy staff to develop creative and sticky pitches and campaigns that are relevant and timely
Working with a TV booker and consultants on pitches and talking points on news of the day
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Have an interest in communications work and a passion for working in national politics
Are passionate about a robust center-left and want to contribute to Third Way’s mission to build moderate power
Can spot opportunities to shape the media conversation and develop smart pitches and press materials
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally
Have a capacity for relationship building and exercising diplomacy and professionalism when communicating with press, external stakeholders, and staff
Are curious and eager for professional development
Think on your feet and adapt to changes effortlessly
Have and undergraduate degree in a related field or relevant work experience;
and want to make a difference and an imprint as Third Way’s newest Press Advisor
