Director of Writing and Editing, Communications

Type of Position: Full-time, exempt

Team: Communications

Reports To: Managing Director, Communications

Salary Range: $120,499-$143,516, commensurate with experience

About This Role

Climate Power has an immediate opening for a Director of Writing and Editing on its Communications team. This person will drive the successful planning and execution of day-to-day and long-term writing projects and ensure that written materials within the department and across the organization are streamlined, on message, and impactful.

The ideal candidate will be a gifted writer and natural storyteller; an excellent editor who knows the power of brevity in communications; a multi-tasker who can juggle multiple assignments and meet overlapping deadlines; and a team-oriented communicator who can partner with others to develop the most effective narratives that will break through in a crowded media environment.

This position reports to the Managing Director of Communications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft communications materials, including press releases, polling memos, messaging documents, fact sheets, talking points, quotes, and other desired written content quickly and on tight deadlines.
• Review and edit communications materials for content, spelling, style, format, and grammar.
• Ensure content is inclusive and accessible for diverse audiences, including adherence to best practices for cultural competency and accessibility.
• Coordinate with the Director of Editorial Projects, build and maintain a content calendar for outbound communications materials, and coordinate with other teams across Climate Power.
• Coordinate with Climate Power's research team to perform research and fact-checking, and ensure outward-facing products have a comms angle.
• Provide guidance to other staff members on writing conventions and style.
• Work with the Director of Editorial Projects and the full team to write and edit communications materials.

• 5 years of relevant prior work experience in communications and editing.
• 2 years of people and/or project management experience; demonstrated success in leading departments and diverse teams and managing complex projects.
• Must be able to work independently, and collaboratively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partners.
• Strong organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Adept at long-form and short-form writing.
• Excellent grasp of grammar and spelling.
• Proven research and fact-checking skills.
• Proactive and energetic disposition.
• A keen eye for detail and quality writing.
• Organized and meticulous about their work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
• • 100% paid for employee
  • 50% for their dependents
• Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
• Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Tech Allowance
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
• Treat Yourself Funds