Press Officer (1 Year Fixed Term)

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Some of our members are experts on specific human rights issues, parts of the world, or advocacy areas, and they serve as volunteer leaders. Others are volunteer leaders of local or student groups in towns, universities, states, or regions of the country. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.

The Press Officer is a member of AIUSA’s Strategy and Impact Department reporting to the Interim Director of Media Relations. The Press Officer will be responsible for responding to media requests, proactively contacting and pitching to media outlets, preparing materials for AIUSA spokespeople, writing talking points, developing narratives, messaging, and framing.

The Press Officer will also support the Interim Director of Media Relations and work with another press officer in developing and implementing AIUSA’S media strategy. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller, with excellent attention-to-detail, and a background in media relations. This role handles confidential and sensitive matters.