Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you. Location: Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C. Team Overview As the Sr. Director of Media & Public Relations, you will shape and protect ADF’s public voice. Reporting to the Vice President of Public Relations & Communications, you will lead ADF’s media strategy, oversee the multi-media news division, manage rapid response and crisis communications, and ensure ADF’s messaging is strategic, consistent, and impactful. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a leader who can build influential media relationships, craft compelling narratives from complex legal issues, respond quickly to emerging conversations, and position ADF as a trusted and leading voice on the most urgent cultural and legal topics of the day. Key Responsibilities Strategic Media Leadership <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Develop and execute a comprehensive media and public relations strategy aligned with ADF’s mission, brand, and legal advocacy objectives.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Translate complex legal principles into accessible, compelling messaging that resonates with key audiences and advances ADF’s influence.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Oversee messaging development for internal, external, and alliance audiences across multiple platforms.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Direct communication efforts across earned, owned, and paid media channels — including press releases, op-eds, video/audio content, and public events.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Identify and pursue opportunities to position ADF and its leaders as authoritative voices in national conversations on freedom and advocacy.</li> </ul> Media Relations & Thought Leadership <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Build and maintain high-impact relationships with top-tier media, journalists, influencers, and opinion leaders to maximize visibility and coverage.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Le

Sr. Director of Media and Public Relations

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