Posted On: March 18, 2026
Media-Related Job
Media Organization: Momentum Communications Group
Company Description
We work with nationally recognized nonprofits who make a difference in social justice, health, education, youth development and a wide range of social services from affordable housing to food security. Our team is on the frontlines helping our clients build awareness and influence through the press, social media and digital marketing.
What we believe in:
Our culture encourages creativity, listening, curiosity, collaboration and excellence. We are serious about what we do, and have fun doing it. We are looking for engaging writers, nuanced communicators, deep thinkers and passionate collaborators.
Momentum Communications Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Description
OPEN POSITION: MEDIA STRATEGIST
Momentum Communications Group is seeking a Media Strategist to join our team of award-winning nonprofit communications specialists. The media strategist position is primarily responsible for placing press coverage on our nonprofit clients, as well as supporting social media and digital marketing campaigns as needed. If you are passionate about doing good in the world and a savvy communicator, this is an opportunity to work with one of Observer’s 2024 Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and the 2020 Nonprofit PR Team of the Year (Nonprofit PR Awards).
Position Responsibilities:
- Pitch local, regional and national media to place stories on our clients
- Cultivate relationships with journalists
- Strategize media relations campaigns
- Interview clients and stakeholders to develop stories
- Write press materials, opinion pieces, bylined articles and digital content
- Brainstorm ideas to advance our clients’ missions
- Write social media content and execute social media strategy as needed
Position Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate has at least one year’s experience as a fulltime journalist, conducting interviews, reporting, writing and/or editing stories for a news organization. Alternatively, candidates should have at least one year of media relations experience working at a PR agency or nonprofit. Experience creating and/or managing social media is a plus. The position offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement with competitive salary and benefits.
Salary range: $65,000-$70,000
To Apply
TO APPLY
To be considered for the position, please email the items below in one PDF-formatted file with your name as the filename to nsalgo@momentum-cg.com. Please include “Media Strategist” in the subject line.
A résumé outlining your relevant experience
A cover letter including why you are excited about this position and working with Momentum’s team and nonprofit clients, as well as:
Where you found the position listed
The date you are available to start
Contact information for two professional references
Two writing samples, such as:
Pitch letter
Column or opinion piece
Blog post or news article
THE HIRING PROCESS
- Application materials will be reviewed.
- Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call
- First round candidates will be invited to a preliminary Zoom interview
- Second round candidates will be invited to a second interview (ideally in-person)
- Finalists’ references will be checked