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: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Plano, TX

Please submit a General Application if you cannot find a position that matches your needs at this time.

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: Washington, D.C.

Team Overview

The Senior Federal Government Relations Manager advances ADF’s strategic objectives through high-impact government relations and advocacy in Washington, D.C. Serving as a key alliance builder, this role drives ADF’s federal policy and legislative efforts, with a particular focus on free speech and global censorship. The Senior Manager acts as a principal strategist and primary liaison between ADF and the U.S. Congress, the White House, and federal agencies. This position also plays a central role in planning, coordinating, and facilitating outreach with allied organizations and stakeholders on government, legislative, and policy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for and coordinate support of ADF’s positions on federal policy and legislation, with a particular focus on global censorship, tech policy, and free speech.
• Build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal policymakers, and key government and policy allies.
• Monitor, research, analyze, and evaluate legislative and regulatory developments, including hearings, floor activity, and other congressional actions.
• Develop and support effective advocacy strategies, including assisting in the preparation of testimony, legislation, position papers, reports, and related materials.
• Represent ADF at congressional hearings, meetings, and Member and staff events, and engage directly with policymakers and stakeholders through regular in-person and virtual outreach.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal ADF teams and external allies to advance shared policy and legislative objectives.
• Travel as needed to meet with policy groups, legislative staff, and other stakeholders to advance advocacy efforts and public engagement.
• Speak publicly on ADF’s legislative priorities, including media engagement, in coordination with ADF leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained.
• 5+ years of experience working on Capitol Hill (i.e., as legislative staff, preferably on a financial services portfolio).
• Knowledge of federal legislative and executive branch processes and procedures.
• Ability to travel routinely to and from Capitol Hill and other locations in the Washington, D.C. area.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.

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 / Washington, D.C. / Dallas, TX

Team Overview

As Senior Counsel in the Center for Life, your work will literally save lives as you work to protect unborn babies and their mothers from the harms of abortion, along with defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines, Senior Counsel litigates civil actions with an emphasis on constitutional claims, including under the First Amendment, and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims; works with states to defend their pro-life laws; drafts trial and appellate court filings; argues motions and appeals in court; trains junior attorneys in civil litigation; works closely with clients; performs vital legal and factual research; and interacts with media regarding cases and issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers, in addition to defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines
• Develop litigation strategy, legal arguments, and witness testimony
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda
• Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court
• Perform advanced legal research on novel issues of law
• Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Supervise and mentor mid-level and junior attorneys
• Interview and interact with the media team regarding cases and issues
• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence
• Network and develop relationships with current or potential allied attorneys and groups
• Work with the Development team on speaking engagements and other events
• You may be asked to participate in media interviews on ADF Life cases and related issues
• You may be asked to give speaking presentations to university or law students, pregnancy centers, pro-life groups, professional organizations, faith-based ministries, or other audiences

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
• 10+ years of complex litigation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• First-chair experience

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 Media Relations Manager, you will report to the Director of Media and Public Relations, ensuring the cases, work, and mission of ADF are communicated effectively through interviews, print materials, and campaigns. You are responsible for developing and managing earned media campaigns and engagement plans, and managing ADF’s media relations efforts for an assigned portfolio. You will shape ADF’s voice and impact, crafting powerful stories, engaging audiences, and amplifying our mission across media platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong, productive relationships with the media; ensuring consistent, proactive, and responsive engagement with reporters and news outlets.
• Develop, coordinate, execute, and evaluate earned media engagement plans and campaigns that advance ADF’s legal strategy and advocacy objectives.
• Manage and coordinate media events, including necessary travel; preparing principals and clients for media interviews.
• Assist with the development of key messages, potential media questions and answers, fact sheets, etc.
• Build and strengthen relationships with media-relations counterparts from allied organizations.
• Manage contracts that support ADF media relations, advocacy campaigns and advertising efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience in Media Relations, Public Relations, or Journalism field
• Demonstrated track record of success in media relations, including having established relationships with media.
• Proficient in writing and editing materials according to AP Style.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work cross-collaboratively on campaigns.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel for media engagements as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or similar academic field.
• In-depth knowledge of constitutional law and policy and experience communicating on relevant topics to ADF's work.

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?