About Environment America:
Environment America is an advocacy group that tackles tough environmental problems - from
fracking and the climate crisis to protecting our prized natural landscapes ensuring clean water
to drink for all Americans.
Through grassroots campaigns, research reports, news conferences, op-ed pieces, letters to the
editor, and more, we're mobilizing public support for the environment, promoting sensible
solutions, and winning tangible results.
The changes Environment America has championed and won in Washington, D.C., and more
than 25 states are reducing global warming pollution, creating more solar and wind power,
sparing our parks and forests from fracking, keeping beaches, rivers and streams clean, and
protecting our wildlife and wild places.
We have offices in 20+ states, with members in all 50 giving us a strong and broad base of
grassroots support and action and a track record of local and state victories, all of which have
set the stage for even bigger accomplishments on the national level.
Overview:
Environment America seeks a Communications Officer to build the organization's brand in the
public and among opinion leaders, spearhead its national media outreach strategy, write and
edit media materials, and build relationships with reporters and bloggers.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategic communication plans to support campaigns to get the
nation to commit to 100 percent clean, renewable energy; to ensure clean water; to
take the next steps in the fight against global warming; to protect our special landscapes
and more.
Organize promote and participate in news conferences, telepressers, media breakfasts,
and similar, and write associated opinion media, press releases, and statements.
Write edit and pitch rapid-response press releases, statements, and social media
content on a wide variety of issues and campaigns as needed.
Develop and deepen relationships with reporters, bloggers, and opinion writers through
face to face meetings, phone calls, and written correspondence. Respond to media
inquiries. Maintain a up-to- date database of top national reporters.
Work with program directors to write and post regular blogs on Huffington post,
Medium, Environment America's website, and other media.
Track media coverage and reach into key outlets, and adapt strategies to grow and
improve coverage results over time
Coordinate with digital campaigners to guide creation of compelling online content,
including photos, videos, and infographics.
Develop a twitter following of at least 500 and follow and interact with 300+ national
reporters.
Location: Washington, D.C. or Boston, Mass.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least five years of relevant professional experience. Qualified
candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based
social change as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-
oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak
persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. Degree or professional
experience in communications or journalism preferred. Final candidates will be required to take
a writing test and submit four writing samples.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience
and/or advanced degrees that a candidate possesses. We offer a competitive benefits package.
To apply: Go to jobs.environmentamerica.org and click "Apply."
Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex,
handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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