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Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
4000 Crums Mill Road, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Director of Government Affairs
ABOUT: The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) is a nonprofit, dues-supported trade organization representing print, digital and other news media-related members statewide. Its mission is to protect freedom of the press and to promote the business interests and professional development of its members. The association provides legislative representation, legal assistance, training programs, publications, research, awards programs, technical support and general assistance. The PNA Foundation provides educational services. Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Services Inc. (MANSI) is the for-profit entity that manages PNA operations and promotes advertising in newspapers.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Government Affairs oversees PNA lobbying efforts, an essential function of the trade association. The Director is key to shaping and executing PNA’s legislative agenda and acts as staff liaison to the PNA Board of Directors, its Government Affairs Committee and subcommittees such as the Public Notice Task Force. The Director also works directly with the PNA Foundation, MANSI and individual news organizations across the state. The Director lobbies members of the General Assembly and their staffers as well as state and local agencies on issues that impact the news media industry and the rights of a free and independent press.
The Director works closely with PNA’s outside government affairs firm and other media organizations on matters of legislative concern, including the Pennsylvania News Leaders Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the Bar/Press Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the News/Media Alliance. In addition, the Director is responsible for maintaining relationships with Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators and congressional representatives and for staying up to date on important legislative issues at the national level, and to communicate these issues to the PNA membership. The Director works closely with the PNA President, other executive leadership, members, medial law and legislative counsel.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A four-year college degree is required. There is a strong preference for a candidate with a minimum of five years of experience in government or in the government relations department of a trade association. Expertise in journalism, communications and/or political science is a plus.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
DUTIES:
Legislative/Lobbying
REPORTS TO: President
BENEFITS:
HYBRID SCHEDULE: Standard office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one-hour lunch, Mondays and Fridays are virtual; Tuesdays through Thursdays are in the office. The Director of Government Affairs hours are flexible to accommodate job duties in and beyond the Capitol.
HISTORY: PNA was founded in 1925. Its offices and those of the foundation and MANSI are housed at 4000 Crums Mill Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17112. PNA maintains a nonsmoking office and has a staff of about 25 people.
APPLY TODAY
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to barbarah@pa-news.org. Please include “Director of Government Affairs Application” in the subject line.
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Email your resume to Barb Huesken and please copy Bill Cotter.
barbarah@pa-news.org and bcotter@pa-news.org
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