Senior Communications/Media Relations Advisor

Job Description

Description:

Do you want to work for a company that cares about you as a person, not just a number? For a company that provides outstanding leadership? For a company that offers exceptional benefits? RER Solutions, Inc., could be your new home.

RER Solutions, Inc., is accepting resumes for a Senior Communications/Media Relations Advisor to become a part of our superior workforce. The Senior Communications/Media Relations Advisor will provide onsite and remote federal program leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the media relations team in creating and executing strategic communications campaigns, including developing key messages and strategies, with a crisis management lens

Manage relationships with members of the media and proactively develop new relationships

Develop materials intended for the media, such as story ideas, press releases, talking points, pitches, and background resources

Support both proactive and reactive communications strategies related to a range of issues and crises, including supporting team members on how to plan for and respond to adverse public scrutiny in real time and in evolving situations

Champion innovation and new ideas to help advance the client’s strategy, then build robust internal consensus around that strategic approach

Collaborate with senior leaders, respond to changing priorities, and adapt writing styles to meet the needs of audiences at various levelsRequirements:

Minimum of US Citizenship required to obtain client-issued Public Trust

10+ years of experience working in strategic communications on political campaigns, for a government organization, or in public relations agencies focused on public affairs or crisis communications

5+ years of experience with developing communications strategy or communications plans

Experience with translating technical concepts to functional audiences, including senior leaders

Experience with writing newsletters, articles, social media, and internal organization communications

Displays strong creative writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as demonstrated expertise or interest in energy and climate

Strongly preferred to have established relationships with energy/environment/climate reporters, particularly in the DC area

Ability to be a proactive self-starter and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Displays sound professional judgment and a high degree of discretion, ability to remain calm under pressure

Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills

Willingness to travel (~10% of time or less)

Candidates based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area preferred

General knowledge of and passion for clean energy and climate change policy

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of fundamental business writing

Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree in a related field preferred

COMPENSATION: Includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, 401k matching, life insurance, health, vision, and dental benefits.

This position is not available for Corp-to-Corp or 3rd party sourcing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.