Senior Associate, Press and Communications

Summary

Join Climate Power, a strategic communications organization, as a Press and Communications Senior Associate. This full-time, exempt role requires 3+ years of relevant experience in communications and writing. You will support the Communications team with press outreach, drafting press materials, organizing press calls, and other administrative tasks. The position demands strong writing, organizational, and collaborative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace. Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $70,000-$83,371, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first work environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and collaboratively, and possess strong writing and organizational skills. This role is based remotely anywhere in the US but requires working Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm EST, with additional hours as needed.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant prior work experience: Communications and writing
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partners
• Strong writing capability and ability to quickly draft materials that are compelling and concise
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work
• Willingness to stay current on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications team with press outreach and administrative tasks, including but not limited to sending press releases and talking points, building and maintaining press lists, and assisting the National Press Secretary and Rapid Response Director
• Draft news releases, background pieces, advisories, newsletters, fact sheets, and other news-related information; proactively pitch stories to the media
• Assist in the preparation and staffing of Climate Power principals and surrogates
• Foster processes that help the Communications team stay on track and push out materials, including but not limited to overseeing approvals
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Communications team and across the organization to create products and execute strategies that will achieve Climate Power’s goals
• Monitor breaking news and identify opportunities to accomplish Climate Power’s message goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in climate justice/environmental advocacy
• Experience in electoral and/or political work

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
• Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
• Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Tech Allowance
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
• Treat Yourself Fund