Press Officer, Elections and Campaigns
Planned Parenthood
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Feb 26, 2026
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. Committed to electing candidates who are steadfast in their support for sexual and reproductive health and rights in furtherance of the Action Fund's mission, Planned Parenthood Votes (PPVotes), an independent expenditure committee (SuperPAC) registered with the Federal Election Commission, conducts independent expenditures in federal races, and engages in state elections as permitted by state campaign finance laws.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) and Planned Parenthood Votes (PPVotes) seek a Press Officer, Elections & Campaigns. This position reports to the Director, State Advocacy Communications in the External Affairs division. The Communications team provides strategic communications guidance, support, and tactics to Action Fund and PPVotes for electoral communications.
This role is expected to begin in February 2026 and end in December 2026.
Purpose:
- The Press Officer, Elections & Campaigns would execute communications and media strategies around Action Fund and PPVotes’ electoral advocacy and political priorities to ensure access to care at Planned Parenthood health centers, including safe, legal abortion and other sexual and reproductive health care. This position is responsible for strategically responding to breaking news and providing communications with a focus on meeting the needs of and supporting local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations during the 2026 electoral cycle. The individual would leverage earned media in support of Action Fund and PPVotes’ public policy goals.
Engagement:
- This role will work closely with multiple departments and teams, opposition research, policy teams, and Action Fund and PPVotes’ organizing and electoral teams, to collaboratively accomplish desired goals. On behalf of Action Fund and PPVotes, the press officer will work on the IE side communications team, in partnership with local Planned Parenthood advocacy & political staff, on developing media strategies and tactics for core electoral targets and states.
Delivery:
- Pitch stories, create media materials, and support the team in shaping the media narrative in support of Action Fund and PPVotes’ electoral goals.
- Support the staffing of interviews when needed for local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political staff and leadership.
- Through consistent outreach, ensure that Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations are considered a “must have” source for Planned Parenthood issues, and stay apprised of upcoming articles and stories developing on Planned Parenthood issues.
- Ensure that Planned Parenthood Action Fund and PPVotes are recognized as influential players in the political and electoral spheres. Collaborate with the communications team to develop strategies that elevate key national and local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organization staff, volunteers, and supporters.
- Draft press releases, statements, advisories, op-ed pieces, talking points, briefing notes, message guidance, fact sheets, and other material that support media relations efforts.
- Respond to inquiries from reporters, facilitate press stories and interviews, and proactively pitch media at the local, state, and national levels.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- 2-3 years of media experience required, preferably working directly with regional and national media, including reporters, producers, bloggers, and writers, with a demonstrated ability to pitch and land stories.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills.
- Experience working on campaigns or in electoral politics strongly preferred.
- Must write and edit proficiently and quickly, and must be motivated and a self-starter with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables with quick turnarounds.
- Knowledge of communicating with diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
- Must be a team player and remain calm under pressure.
- A deep commitment to the Planned Parenthood mission of promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Travel: 0-15% domestic
Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
78000 - 78000 USD a year