Careers
Help reform the media, join the Free Press team!
Feel like the issues you care about aren’t being covered in the news? Find yourself wondering what’s really going on at home and abroad? Frustrated that celebrity scandals, corporate propaganda and lousy music dominate the airwaves? Worried that the Internet will be handed over to a few big corporations?
You’re not alone. Millions of people across the country feel the same way. At Free Press, we’re doing something about it.
We believe our media is in crisis and is a threat to a healthy democracy. We’re building a broad movement for media reform that is fighting against media consolidation and for independent, diverse and local media. We’re putting the public back in broadcasting and promoting affordable, fast Internet for every American.
We need help. If you want to work hard for a great cause and really make a difference, join the Free Press team — a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to reform our media system. Free Press was founded in 2003 and has offices in Florence, Mass., and Washington, D.C.
Free Press is always looking for talented people to join our team. If you don't see a job below that suits you, feel free to send a letter and resume to Kate McKenney.
Current Openings
Position Summary:
The Media Director is responsible for advancing Free Press' mission and goals and will work to build recognition and credibility of the organization. With other FP staff s/he will create and implement a strategic, multi-faceted media relations program that will build and maintain relationships with journalists and producers; book interviews and prepare spokespeople for media appearances; write press releases and advisories; develop talking points and hone messaging on key issues. The Media Director will maintain quality control in all print, online, video, and in-person publications and presentations. This job requires a flexible schedule including long hours and some evening and weekend work. Occasional domestic travel required. This position reports to the Executive Director.
