Media Relations Director

The Missouri Bar, the statewide association serving more than 30,000 Missouri attorneys, is seeking a Media Relations Director.

The Director serves as the primary contact between the state bar and news reporters throughout Missouri. The Director must be able to develop and carry out a communications strategy that relies on print, broadcast, the web and social media. The ideal candidate will be an adept communicator, versatile and fluent in a wide variety of media and will have an understanding of the news gathering and news production processes of professional journalists. The Media Relations Director must be able to link reporters with the sources and resources they need to cover legal issues and the work of The Missouri Bar.

Duties include drafting press releases and letters to the editor; fielding media inquiries; and developing extensive statewide media contacts. Exemplary writing and editing skills are required, as is a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related area and at least five years of professional experience. A basic competency in civics is required, a more thorough understanding of the legal system and the role of law in our society is a plus.