External & Media Relations Lead

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Legal Voice

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: USD 95,000 USD-USD 105,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 15/09/2026
  • Location: United States 
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
About Legal Voice
Legal Voice fights for gender justice across the Northwest. From courtrooms to the court of public opinion, we create pathways to justice. Legal Voice works in state and federal courts in the Northwest, and advocates for legislative change at the local and state level in Idaho, Montana, and Washington.
Position Summary
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LOCATION: Washington state, Idaho, or Montana (Remote; Seattle area is hybrid)
POSITION STATUS: Full-time, exempt
The External & Media Relations Lead is responsible for shaping and elevating the public voice of the organization. This strategic leader develops and executes integrated communications, media, and public engagement strategies that advance the organization’s mission, strengthen its reputation, increase visibility, and inspire action. The title and level of this position may be adjusted to Manager or Director based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Working closely with the Executive Director, legal staff, development team, and program leaders, this position serves as Legal Voice’s primary communications strategist and media expert, translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Though this is a remote/hybrid position, this staff member must live and work within our main advocacy region: Washington state, Idaho, or Montana. 
Focus on Racial Equity: Legal Voice is developing internal and external structures to responsibly and meaningfully center racial equity in our work. The ideal candidate for this position will have a well-developed equity framework that includes an understanding of systemic racism and oppression and will be self-reflective and willing to grow and learn around these topics.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, political science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible communications and media relations experience.
  • Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Experience translating complex legal, policy, or public affairs issues for broad audiences.
  • Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities.
  • Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

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