Media Relations Director

2 months ago

Tysons, United States National Automobile Dealers Association Full time $125,000 - $150,000
NADA is searching for a Director, Media Relations to take the lead in shaping our media messaging, building strong relationships with key media contacts, and crafting compelling narratives that advance our mission and the interests of our members. In this dynamic role, you’ll work alongside a team of communications professionals to drive our media engagement efforts and support critical advocacy campaigns.

This is a full-time position with a healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Duties require travel, comprising 25% of the role at times. 

The key responsibilities of the Director, Media Relations:
  • Serve as a lead media strategist and spokesperson for NADA. Develop and nurture strong relationships with journalists and key media contacts, advancing NADA’s visibility and messaging across key outlets.
  • Oversee the creation and implementation of media relations strategies to amplify NADA’s goals and address issues critical to the automotive industry and our members.
  • Draft and edit news releases, op-eds, talking points, backgrounders, speeches, and other editorial materials. Ensure all messaging is aligned with NADA’s strategic objectives.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar for all communications activities. Ensure timely and relevant content delivery aligned with our advocacy and organizational goals.
  • Oversee media monitoring, tracking nationwide print and broadcast coverage, and measuring impact. Use insights to refine messaging and media engagement strategies.
  • Support state and metro dealer associations by providing strategic media guidance and consulting with automotive executives on high-impact media opportunities.

Required Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in media relations, journalism, or communications, with a proven track record of working with media professionals and executives.
  • Experience with planning and executing press conferences and media events. 
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities. Strong research and organizational skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

If you are an experienced storyteller, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing the unique strengths and talents you would bring to this position.

This position will remain open until filled. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and lactation), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

About National Automobile Dealers Association:

For more than 100 years, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has been the national voice of franchised new-car dealerships, their employees and their customers.Founded in 1917 when 30 dealers came to Washington to successfully oppose a luxury tax on vehicles, NADA continues to work on behalf of its 16,000+ members with all branches of government, car and truck manufacturers, the media and the public.

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