[Remote] Communications Associate, Temporary

September 15, 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. The Communications Associate will develop public relations campaigns, pitch journalism to diverse media outlets, manage media requests and interviews, draft press releases, support republishing efforts, and collaborate on communications activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute PR campaigns for major investigations from our national newsroom and Local Reporting Network in alignment with the organization's messaging and campaign goals
Pitch our journalists and their reporting to TV and radio shows, podcasts, print and online publications, and newsletters; strengthen and grow new and existing relationships with members of the press
Respond to inbound media requests and schedule media interviews in person or virtually; prepare staff for media interviews; work with staff and editorial leaders on media talking points for our investigations and initiatives
Draft and disseminate press releases related to staff hires, major initiatives and awards
Ensure ProPublica’s republishing guidelines are met while building and maintaining relationships with frequent republishers
Facilitate inbound requests to republish articles, including liaising with the media rights team about rights to photographs and illustrations
Collaborate with other communications team members on responding to reader feedback and other inbound messages

Skills

Minimum three years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations; ideally, at least some experience working for a news organization
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Impeccable news judgment and experience vetting and verifying information
Experience working with a content management system, media reporting tools (Meltwater, Cision or Muck Rack) and databases (such as Airtable)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Comfort with working on deadlines for multiple projects and pivoting between them quickly
Experience as a strong team player, and a desire to collaborate with others
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S
Experience in local television production or localizing stories for TV markets is a plus

Benefits

This is a full time, two-year role and includes benefits.
Remote work opportunity for candidates in the U.S.

Company Overview

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is

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