Communications Specialist, Legal & Regulatory

Job description

Location: Open to remote in the U.S. or based in the office. Candidates in Washington D.C. strongly preferred. Duration: This is a two-year fixed-term position with full benefits. Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter in your application. Key Responsibilities: Developing and executing policy-related communications strategies and outreach channels including press conferences, one-on-one meetings with the media and opinion leaders (i.e. elected officials, appointed officials, etc.), press releases, editorial board meetings, and social media. Managing content for the [program/project] Twitter handle. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with targeted online, print and broadcast journalists, editorial writers and columnists, as well as with other opinion leaders. Researching and pitching EDF experts for thought-leading speaking events. Garnering, tracking and marketing earned media exposure in media outlets. Helping to maintain electronic files, including media lists, press clips, collateral materials, etc. Generating proactive ideas for timely, on-message communications content for feature media coverage, improved engagement with influencers, etc....