Senior Press Secretary

Job Type:
Full-time

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)

Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators, federal, state, and local policymakers, executives of Fortune 500 businesses, and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Our Organizational Values

We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

Senior Press Secretary Position

C2ES seeks a Senior Press Secretary to lead media engagement and strategy for C2ES policy and advocacy communications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with U.S. and international climate and energy policy editors, reporters, and podcasters.
• Originate story ideas in conjunction with program staff and place them with media contacts.
• Proactively secure opportunities, manage media inquiries, and support staff with talking points and logistical assistance.
• Coordinate background meetings and develop relationships between reporters and senior staff.
• Identify media opportunities in advance and lead press rollout strategies, including drafting press releases, talking points, and fact sheets.
• Secure and manage radio and TV bookings for C2ES President and senior staff, including media training.
• Maintain media lists and profiles for key journalists.
• Maintain a catalog of issue-focused talking points.
• Plan and execute in-person and virtual events.
• Act as a spokesperson for C2ES.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Expectations

• Participate in monthly DEI all-staff meetings.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.
• Complete assigned company training during onboarding and annually.

Qualifications

• Extensive network of influential reporters and columnists in climate, energy, environment, policy, and economics.
• Proven success in results-oriented policy campaigns.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• At least 8 years of experience in communications, including extensive media pitching.
• Strong critical thinking and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in WordPress, Cision, Canva, Zoom Webinar, and Adobe Creative Cloud (preferred).
• Willingness to take initiative and contribute at all levels.
• Undergraduate degree in communications, public policy, environmental studies, or related fields. Postgraduate degree is a plus.

Reporting To

Vice President of Communications

Salary

$97,000 – $122,000 annually, depending on experience. Excellent benefits.

Employment Status

Full-time, benefits-eligible; exempt from overtime.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter, resume, and 2-4 writing samples (articles, op-eds, blogs, newsletters, speeches, fact sheets, or other media materials).

Benefits

• Health Insurance: C2ES covers 80% of premiums.
• Dental Insurance: 100% covered by C2ES.
• Vision Insurance: Employee covers total cost.
• Long and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Leave Time: 3 weeks’ vacation per year.
• Sick Time: Up to 10 days per year.
• Personal Leave: Up to 2 days per year.
• Parental Leave.
• Holidays: C2ES observes several holidays, plus closure during the last week of the year.
• Retirement Plan: 5% C2ES contribution toward a 403(b) plan.
• Flexible Work Environment.

Work Location & Travel

C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office at 1400 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC. Candidates must be local to the DMV area and are expected to work in the office three days per week. Some domestic travel for events and conferences is required. Candidates must have the right to work in the United States.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

We are fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. Learn more about C2ES’s DEIJ policy here.

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