Media Relations Manager

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 Media Relations Manager to join our workforce. The Media Relations Manager will provide onsite and remote federal program leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the media relations team in executing communications strategies and campaigns, including scheduling, prepping, staffing, and managing media engagements

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

Manage relationships with key stakeholders for external storytelling and opportunities to spotlight narratives to the media

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

Support proactive communications related to a range of issues, including supporting announcements, speaking engagements, deal press moments in real time, and evolving situations

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

Consistently and reliably foster a spirit of collaboration by showing initiative, willingness to help others, and commitment to team goalsRequirements:

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

8-10 years of experience working in communications in public relations agencies, on political campaigns, or for a government organization

Candidates should be based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with an in-office requirement at least once a week

Willingness to travel (~10% of time)

Experience with translating technical concepts to functional audiences

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

Possess solid 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

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 in a related field

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.