Job details
Salary $62,500 - $68,000 a year
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Job title: associate press secretary, beyond dirty fuels
Department: communications
Location: washington, dc and/or remoteThis position requires an ability to travel.
Reports to: communications manager
Context: at the sierra club, we believe in the power of togethernessTogether, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to natureAs the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracyBy recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.
The sierra club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of local chapters that support our grassroots engagementWe are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: the associate press secretary plans, coordinates, and executes media strategies related to beyond dirty fuels campaign priorities at the national and local levelIn collaboration with sierra club teams and partners, the associate press secretary is responsible for planning and implementing long-term and rapid-response media outreach plans to advance the beyond dirty fuels campaign’s goalsThis position is responsible for a diverse array of media communications, ensuring timely and accurate materials with a consistent tone and messageThe ideal candidate has experience within a values-driven organization, and has a passion for working towards a more just and equitable planet where each of us has access to clean air, safe drinking water, and a livable future.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
Plan and implement media strategy for beyond dirty fuels campaignServe as liaison across internal teams and committees, as well as with external partners and stakeholders, to advise on communications strategies and tacticsDevelop and execute long-term and rapid-response media outreach plans to advance campaign narratives and outcomes.
Develop messaging and written materials to advance campaign goalsDevelop media messages, op-eds, press releases, talking points, and other materials, and coordinate media events as necessaryCreate strategic media responses to relevant reports and external developments.
Build relationships with national, regional, and trade reportersServe as beyond dirty fuels point of contact for those reporters in order to advance media coveragePitch relevant stories and connect reporters with spokespeople.
Train and coach staff and volunteers in media skillsIdentify, train, and place compelling spokespeople to tell the campaign’s storiesSupport staff, volunteers, and partners with media training, messaging guidance, and interview preparation.
The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:
Experience with media relationsYou have professional experience as a media liaison, journalist, or other position involving media and press relationsYou have an understanding of best practices for using media to advance campaign goals.
Excellent writing and verbal communications skillsYou are a strong writer and communicator who is comfortable interacting with reporters, developing compelling messages, and drafting written materials for various audiences.
Ability to interact cooperatively and effectively with internal and external partnersYou think collaboratively and can build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, and other stakeholdersYou are capable of navigating challenging dynamics to achieve shared goals.
Equity analysis and practiceYou are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at workYou have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems, and cultureYou bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues and relevant media landscape
Ability to meet strict deadlines and balance competing priorities
Proficiency with cision, tveyes, and/or other media outreach and tracking tools
Compensation and benefits
The salary range for this position is $62,500-68,000 for salary region 1 work location of washington, dcA lower starting salary may apply for remote based hires.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between sierra club and progressive workers union.
The sierra club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 5 exempt, represented position.
Sierra club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationalsSierra club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needsSuch sponsorship is at the discretion of the department head and sierra club human resources in consultation with the employee’s managerThe sierra club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition.
The sierra club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
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To apply
This position does not have an undergraduate education requirementIf you choose to include your education history, please remove your schools from your resumeYou may leave your degree (e.g., “b.aPhilosophy”), but please remove any undergraduate and graduate school names.
This anonymous process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments and mitigating bias in the decision making process.
Lastly, we are intentionally not asking for a cover letter, so please do not send one in with your application.
