The Center for Climate Integrity · 13 hours ago
Communications Strategist, Legislative Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Craft and execute communications strategies that will support CCI’s work to advance climate accountability policies in state legislatures across the country.
Serve as a key member of CCI’s growing legislative advocacy team, working with colleagues and other stakeholders to develop strategic messaging and produce compelling communications content.
Draft and edit a wide range of written materials, including but not limited to press releases, op-eds, talking points, fact sheets, social media content, and advocacy materials.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters covering key state legislatures, pitch news stories, coordinate rapid response, and prep spokespeople for interviews.
Coordinate timely responses to news and legislative developments. Monitor news coverage, social media feeds, and legislative calendars in key states to identify news hooks and communications opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
At least 3 years of experience as a communications staffer in a state legislative office or nonprofit organization that engages in legislative advocacy.
An understanding of state-level policymaking processes and a proven ability to navigate complex policy landscapes and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent writing, grammar, and copy editing skills, including ability to produce clean copy under tight deadlines and a demonstrated ability to convey complex concepts in clear and concise language.
Media relations experience, including drafting press statements, pitching news stories, prepping spokespeople for interviews, and building and maintaining relationships with reporters.
Strong project management and time management skills.
Experience managing multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with multiple staff and stakeholders across a remote, nationwide organization.
Sound editorial judgment.
Champions diversity and inclusion — Advocates the value of diversity and inclusion as a competitive advantage; works to actively support equitable team environments.
Preferred
Experience contributing to social media and/or video and graphic content creation.
Familiarity with climate, environmental, legal, and/or corporate accountability advocacy.
Knowledge of AP style.
Spanish language proficiency is a plus, but not required.
Company
The Center for Climate Integrity
The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) empowers communities and elected officials with the knowledge and tools they need to hold oil and gas corporations accountable for decades of lying about climate change.
11-50 employees
Funding
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