Public Relations

The Public Relations Director SkillBridge Program at Ride Fear Free is designed for transitioning service members who want to lead media strategy, storytelling, press outreach, and public positioning at a national level. This role combines public relations leadership with journalist, publicist, and press agent responsibilities to build brand authority, media visibility, and community trust.This structured leadership track can be applied for with a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days, based on command approval and program alignment. Participants will gain executive level experience in media relations, press campaign management, content development, crisis communication planning, and artificial intelligence based media research systems.Approved participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program is required.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt

ABOUT THE JOB

The Public Relations Director oversees all public communications, media engagement, and storytelling initiatives for Ride Fear Free.Primary responsibilities include:Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, executive statements, and public announcements.Serve as press agent for training programs, fundraising events, sponsorship launches, and community initiatives.Conduct interviews and develop feature stories highlighting safety training, nonprofit impact, and partnership growth.Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.Prepare executives and spokespersons for interviews and public appearances.Draft newsletters, opinion articles, blog content, and public facing communications.Monitor media coverage and manage reputation positioning.Develop crisis communication plans and response frameworks when necessary.Utilize artificial intelligence based research tools to identify media opportunities and track audience engagement trends.Coordinate with marketing, sponsorship, and executive leadership to ensure unified messaging.This role prepares participants for senior public relations leadership, media director, communications executive, or agency level press management positions.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, executive statements, and public announcements.
• Serve as press agent for training programs, fundraising events, sponsorship launches, and community initiatives.
• Conduct interviews and develop feature stories highlighting safety training, nonprofit impact, and partnership growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.
• Prepare executives and spokespersons for interviews and public appearances.
• Draft newsletters, opinion articles, blog content, and public facing communications.
• Monitor media coverage and manage reputation positioning.
• Develop crisis communication plans and response frameworks when necessary.
• Utilize artificial intelligence based research tools to identify media opportunities and track audience engagement trends.
• Coordinate with marketing, sponsorship, and executive leadership to ensure unified messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Approved participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.
• Must receive permission from their command to participate.
• Ability to attend mandatory company meetings on scheduled days.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn artificial intelligence based media research, analytics, and public positioning tools.
• Must have a reliable desktop or laptop computer.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Program Structure: Remote, structured executive leadership development track, minimum 90 days and maximum 180 days.Approved participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.Must receive permission from their command to participate.Ability to attend mandatory company meetings on scheduled days.Strong organizational and communication skills.Willingness to learn artificial intelligence based media research, analytics, and public positioning tools.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

OTHER

Must have a reliable desktop or laptop computer.This program is available to veterans.This program is available to National Guard members.This program is available to military spouses.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt