VP, Media Relations

Onsite: either Lansdowne, VA office or Washington DC office

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we are committed to victory. ADF has played various roles in 74 Supreme Court victories. Since 2011, ADF has won 15 cases at the Supreme Court. These victories have been on behalf of pastors, churches, religious organizations, college students, family-owned businesses, pregnancy centers, and a town council. ADF has litigated thousands of cases in the U.S. and has a nearly 80% win rate. Internationally, ADF has represented hundreds of clients and has achieved 30 victories at the European Court of Human Rights.

Victories like these don’t come easy and that’s why we rely on one another. It takes an entire team of highly skilled individuals in diverse roles ranging from lawyers to writers to event coordinators to fundraisers and so many others. Each plays a crucial role in achieving victory in court and supporting our clients.

Our team members are the best in the business. Our current employees have experience working in:

The highest levels of government, including the White House, the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney offices, state attorney general offices, and for Members of Congress.

Prominent law firms like Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Jones Day, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, etc.

44% of our attorneys have held federal clerkships—including at the U.S. Supreme Court and nine of the 12 U.S. Courts of Appeals—or clerkships at state supreme courts. ADF has more former clerks as a percentage of total attorneys than some of the largest and most respected law firms in the country.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:

We are first and foremost a ministry: this is a calling for us!

Every single person on the ADF team plays a critical role in changing history!

This role and the entire communication team are at the tip of the spear: your efforts make the work of our legal team plausible!

We care deeply for each other: we see grace at work within our team members

100% covered premium health and wellness benefits for employee AND family!

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave benefits

Generous PTO plan

Very generous retirement plan with employer matching contributions

On-going Leadership training and development. Team building events and special holiday celebrations

Corporate-wide Retreats!

Generous Relocation plan!

As the Vice President of Media Relations, you will report to the Senior Vice President of Communications and are responsible for the creation and execution of the strategic communications and media relationship building plans. You will partner with the Legal and Communication team members to research, assess, and execute on communications opportunities that will elevate the ADF brand and influence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Develop and execute strategic ADF media communication plans to promote advocacy on ADF issues and increase brand awareness including managing communication efforts promoting ADF cases and oversight of related events

Develop and execute a strategic CEO communication plan to increase CEO profile

Develop and execute media campaigns and events related to Supreme Court advocacy

Identify targeted audiences for ADF Media Communications to reach and build metrics for impact

Supervise and develop talent on the media relations team and the newswriting and editorial team

Serve on the communications leadership team and ensure strong collaboration between all communications channels

Nurture and expand ADF surrogate relationships

Represent ADF at external events, conferences, and press conferences

Oversee ADF’s media track at the July Summit and ADF’s Journalism Academy

Serve as liaison to ADF’s executive-level team leaders regarding media engagement and public communication

Cultivate and expand relationships with media, public personalities, thought leaders, and allied organizations

Develop communications content—to include messaging documents, fact sheets, opinion editorials, and research resources—that translates ADF objectives, ministry vision, and issue advocacy into compelling stories and effective messages that inspire targeted audiences

Oversee equipping of attorneys and communications personnel in the preparation of briefing documents

Assess readiness of and train ADF spokespeople for media, panels, and presentations through observation and analysis of performance in communications training, media interviews, and other public communications venues

Develop and execute crisis communications processes and plans in collaboration with senior leadership

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: (MISSION, SKILLS AND BACKGROUND FIT)

Bachelor’s degree in relevant course of study

(MISSION FIT) Must be aligned with the principles and issues for which Alliance Defending Freedom promote and defend (freedom of speech, freedom of religion, sanctity of life, traditional marriage, parental control over their child’s education

(BACKGROUND FIT) Seasoned VISIONARY and team leader in Media Relations working for a public policy org, state or federal government sector, a think-tank or PR firm

MUST have strong book of contacts in media field including known thought leaders

(SKILL SET) Experience with creating and implementing strategic plans for expansion of brand, messaging, op eds / press releases, media interviews, crisis communication, etc.

Adept with current innovative approaches using digital media

Familiarity with legal terminology

Can identify allied and opposition organizations

AmPhil's Talent Solutions’ Team is honored to provide talent searches for top client organizations such as Alliance Defending Freedom. We are entrusted to be the first step in their interviewing & hiring process.

If you’re a match for this exceptional opportunity, please email your resume directly to Carmen Sapara, Managing Consultant, Talent Solutions: