Climate Power · 3 months ago
Press Secretary, Accountability Campaigns
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expClimate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. The Accountability Press Secretary will lead strategic communications efforts to hold policymakers accountable, manage crisis communications, and ensure unified messaging across teams.
AssociationPoliticsSustainability
Responsibilities
Lead Climate Power’s accountability communications strategy, blending rapid response with proactive planning for key moments and campaign cycles
Draft, edit, and distribute press materials, including talking points, statements, and press releases
Serve as on-the-record spokesperson when necessary
Monitor breaking news and identify opportunities to advance accountability messaging
Manage crisis communications and rapid response messaging in real-time, including outside regular working hours if needed
Work with research, digital, political, and surrogate teams to ensure unified messaging
Collaborate closely with Climate Power’s States teams and partners to integrate state and national communications strategies
Pitch stories and secure media coverage connecting policy decisions to real-world harm
Collaborate across units and with partner organizations to maximize impact
Qualification
Required
7+ years of communications experience, including at least 2 years in political communications
3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience, including managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong storytelling instincts, editorial judgment, and ability to communicate clearly across formats
Experience managing rapid-response communications and enterprise-level media strategies
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure campaign environment
Must be able to work independently, but also collaboratively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partners
Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
Strong people skills and exceptional team player
Preferred
Experience in climate justice communications
On-the-record spokesperson experience
Proven success navigating the modern media landscape and building journalist relationships
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
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
Company
Climate Power
Climate Power is a strategic communications organization influencing public opinion and political outcomes related to climate change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jill Shesol
Chief Operating Officer
Dennis Granados
Senior Associate, Latino partnerships
Recent News
Clean Technica
2025-06-27
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