Ceres, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, Editorial
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $96K/yr
7+ years expCeres, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on addressing sustainability challenges through collaboration with capital market leaders. The Senior Manager will support research, writing, and content development for policy advocacy communications, creating high-quality messaging and thought leadership content for various digital platforms and media audiences.
Non ProfitRecycling
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop key messaging for Ceres’ priority issues to inform thought leadership and industry-specific content, such as reports, position papers, and other materials, as needed
Craft advocacy content, including sign-on letters, newsletters, and media materials, such as press releases, social media, statements, pitch memos, and quotes
Provide direct opinion writing and speech writing support for the Ceres’ CEO and President, Ceres’ Vice President of Government Affairs, Ceres’ Directors of State and Federal Policy, and network members, as needed
Participate in the development of expanded storytelling strategies for federal and state policy and regulatory priorities via digital content strategies for website and social media campaigns highlighting Ceres advocacy and messengers
Manage development and writing of specific thought leadership reports, including the annual Ceres Policy Outlook and other policy-related reports, as well as reports for teams across Ceres, as needed
Support the Ceres marketing team as needed for the development of LinkedIn content, social media kits, video scripts, webpage copy, and other content that amplifies impact and advocacy efforts
Work closely with Ceres visual communications and design team and external marketing vendors and consultants, as required
Provide input on websites, social media, eCommunity messaging to amplify Ceres’ impact and the value proposition of its networks across all Ceres’ digital platforms
Adopt Ceres brand writing, messaging and design guidelines for written content; and follow AP writing style and grammar rules
Hold regular check-ins with direct and dotted-line supervisors to align priorities and demonstrate progress toward work plan and team/individual goals
Participate in regular communications and marketing department and policy team meetings to coordinate and communicate priorities
Other projects and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required
Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time relevant work experience required; experience in advocacy communications or writing, including thought leadership and media writing, highly preferred
Superb communications, research, fact checking, messaging development and writing skills
Experience writing for media audiences, including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, preferred
Knowledge of AP writing style guidelines and other best practices for writing, preferred
Adaptable to the writing needs of a changing digital media landscape and in growing an engaged, digital audience
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach and to deliver independent projects
Ability to work quickly and independently on deadlines in a fast-paced writing environment
Demonstrated passion and knowledge of advocacy communications, climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice issues
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), other database applications, teleconference and webinar systems, and standard e-mail computer applications
Interest and willingness to be trained in specific Ceres' applications necessary for success: Salesforce, Bloomberg, and others
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres' Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Experience in advocacy communications or writing, including thought leadership and media writing, highly preferred
Experience writing for media audiences, including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, preferred
Knowledge of AP writing style guidelines and other best practices for writing, preferred
Benefits
80%, 82% or 85% (depending on your coverage election) employer paid health insurance
85% employer paid dental insurance
A 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match that starts on day one
Generous allowances for commuter and work from home expenses
Flexible spending accounts to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses
10 holidays
Generous vacation
Additional paid time off including week-long summer and winter breaks
Summer Fridays
Sick, personal, and parental leave
Company
Ceres, Inc.
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-12Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Mindy Lubber
CEO and President
Recent News
bloomberglaw.com
2025-10-25
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