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 Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Communications and PR and are responsible for managing the creation of speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, and serve as a back up for social media posts for ADF’s CEO, President and Chief Counsel, and other senior leaders as needed; overseeing research and information gathering for reports for executive leadership, donors and key stakeholders, collaborating with the Vice President of Communications on messaging, statements, and other communications content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop executive communications (speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, presentations, statements, social media posts, etc.) primarily for the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.
• Prepare and/or edit messaging documents for internal and external communications.
• Develop periodic summaries and presentations for the Board of Directors.
• Translate objectives, team performance, and organizational vision into stories and messages that relate to specific audiences.
• Oversee and coordinate research and information-gathering related to ADF cases and Legal and Communications team performance for reports for executive leadership, donors, and key stakeholders, and for speeches and remarks delivered by the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.
• Maintain a database of material for use in speeches and op-eds.
• Develop and maintain a library system cataloging speeches, presentations, and media appearances delivered by the CEO, President and General Counsel, and other spokespeople.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive communications experience, including speech writing and content development.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or similar academic discipline.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose consistently accurate and compelling commentary and other communication materials under tight deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking skills regarding the development of communication strategies.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of projects and following all projects through to completion on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Associated Press style writing.
• Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of constitutional law and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of government (executive, legislative agency), from the local to federal levels.
• Knowledge of ideological, cultural, and legal trends; familiarity with relevant thought leaders and organizations.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF?

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 Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Team Overview

As the Director of Media and Public Relations, you will shape and protect ADF’s public voice. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Public Relations (PR), 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

• Develop and lead a comprehensive media and public relations strategy that advances ADF’s mission, strengthens its brand, and supports legal advocacy objectives.
• Translate complex legal concepts into compelling, accessible messaging for diverse audiences, ensuring consistent alignment across earned, owned, and paid media platforms.
• Oversee cross-channel communications and message development for internal, external, and alliance audiences, while positioning ADF and its leaders as influential voices in national conversations on freedom and advocacy.

Media Relations & Thought Leadership

• Build and maintain high-impact relationships with top-tier media, journalists, influencers, and opinion leaders to maximize visibility and coverage.
• Lead ADF’s rapid response efforts by identifying and acting quickly on breaking news, cultural moments, and emerging trends.
• Oversee the creation of proactive media strategies and events to amplify ADF’s profile, showcase cases, and shape public conversations.
• Foster surrogate commentary and third-party advocacy by cultivating a strong network of aligned voices to amplify ADF messaging.

Crisis Communications & Risk Management

• Serve as the organization’s first line of defense during crises, leading swift, strategic communications responses that protect ADF’s reputation.
• Anticipate potential risks, develop crisis playbooks, and train staff and leadership on effective public response.
• Coordinate with legal teams to ensure all external communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with legal and ethical standards.

Messaging Oversight & Content Strategy

• Direct the creation of high-impact media content designed to reach and engage target audiences, including articles, commentaries, interviews, videos, podcasts, and web content.
• Oversee training, preparation, and deployment of attorneys, spokespeople, and staff for media appearances and public speaking opportunities.

Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Define KPIs, track results, and report on media performance, audience reach, and message effectiveness.
• Use data and insights to inform strategy, optimize campaigns, and ensure agility in responding to opportunities.
• Manage budgets for media initiatives, ensuring resources are used effectively and aligned with strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or strategic communications.
• 3+ years of experience leading a communications or media team.
• Demonstrated success designing and executing impactful media and PR strategies that shape public opinion and advance organizational objectives.
• Exceptional ability to distill complex legal and policy issues into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with national and international media outlets and securing high-impact coverage.
• Experienced in defining KPIs, analyzing performance data, and adapting strategies to maximize impact.
• Deep understanding of emerging media platforms, content optimization, and audience engagement strategies.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF?

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 Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

As the Administrative Assistant, you will report to the VP of Communications & PR and support our broader Communications & PR team members (VP of Comms & PR, Director of CEO Comms, Director of Comms Strategy, etc.) in a variety of administrative, project management, and communications tasks. You'll play a vital role in supporting our team's ability to deliver effective communications strategies that amplify the work and mission of ADF.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and manage day-to-day administrative functions for the Communications & PR leadership as well as the direct team as needed.
• Manage Outlook calendars and coordinate and schedule meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate travel itineraries.
• Reconcile corporate credit card expenses and prepare vouchers to submit invoices for payment.
• Maintain and manage other administration needs (i.e. office supplies, IT support, facilities requests, etc.).
• Create and edit presentations, correspondence, memos, graphs, reports, and other documents.
• Manage a variety of clerical responsibilities and additional projects to support the Communications & PR team goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects, multitask effectively, follow-up promptly and meet appropriate deadlines.
• Excellent customer services and a heart for serving.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF?

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 Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

In this position, you will report to the VP of Communications & PR and are responsible for managing project coordination, organization, tracking, reporting and prioritization of projects for our Internal Communications, CEO office, and all Media/PR comms. You'll work with various stakeholders from each function, facilitating cross-team collaboration on projects, and ensuring projects are staying on track to be delivered on deadline.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a project capture, tracking, and reporting platform for all areas of this communications stream.
• Work with the various disciplines within communications to help manage the planning and execution of comms strategies and various initiatives and deliverables.
• Assist in scheduling and managing key touchpoints on various comms efforts within the team and across marketing and creative partnerships.
• Support leads in managing major communication efforts, i.e. SCOTUS, major case filings, events, etc.
• Perform intake duties for all new project requests, maintain work process flows, and work to optimize procedures to ensure projects are managed and completed efficiently.
• Generate and maintain a weekly report on the status of current projects and outlining any roadblocks or potential issues and map capacity against the workload.
• Participate in weekly meetings to give real-time updates and discuss ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Maintain a calendar of project timelines and team capacity to help the team remain connected. This includes providing visibility into project work in real time and provide an overview during weekly team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability foster and maintain relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a high-intensity environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Assertive with timelines and deadlines, while exercising diplomacy and tenacity in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications field
• Data reporting and analysis experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF?