Communications Associate

PowerLines is seeking a Communications Associate to support core communications workstreams. The ideal candidate will be a scrappy team player who takes initiative, brings a growth mindset, and leverages creative and strategic thinking.

Requirements

• Provide logistical support for reporter and multimedia partnerships
• Manage internal tracker of communications hits and media clips
• Assist with development of pitches to various media outlets
• Attend relevant events and conferences
• Support initial drafting of press releases
• Evaluate trends in national and local media coverage and social media discourse
• Produce research memos and other prep materials to support media interviews
• Manage internal database tracker of external media pieces focused on rising utility bills
• Support planning, research, and implementation of multimedia efforts
• Develop weekly internal utility bills communications report on utility bills coverage
• Develop social media content calendar and editorial calendar
• Manage PowerLines' social media accounts and maintain regular posting schedule
• Lead development of social and digital media posts and toolkits for PowerLines and core partners
• Support identification and collection of stories of energy consumers impacted by rising utility bills
• Support production of multimedia content as needed
• Monitor social media trends, engagement analytics, and audience insights
• Coordinate digital campaigns around key announcements, events, and launches
• Draft copy for PowerLines website, newsletter, blog posts, and reports

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• 401k employer match
• Sick leave
• Health and wellness benefits