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Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) · 17 hours ago

Digital Communications Senior Associate

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is seeking a Digital Communications Senior Associate to manage their digital properties and engage with various audiences, including policymakers. The role involves executing digital communication strategies, producing content, and enhancing CRES's digital presence to support its mission.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Communications Director, conceptualize, plan and execute digital communications strategies based on the Communications annual work plan

Assist in translating CRES' branding priorities into action by strategizing and executing day-to-day production of content, copy and visual assets across all CRES' communications channels, including websites, email and social media

Coordinate and produce engaging educational videos and graphics to help disseminate clean energy and climate information to CRES audiences, e.g., clean energy and climate accomplishments of Members of Congress

Direct consultants to enhance CRES' digital strategies, including targeted marketing and paid media campaigns

Ensure digital content on the CRES' website is consistent with its messaging, brand standards and style guide

Create and manage content calendars for the organization's digital channels, e.g., social media, website and emails, to promote the events and engagements of CRES' Policy, Government Relations and External Relations departments

Collaborate with Communications, Government Relations and External Relations to bolster comprehensive media strategy Provide recommendations on how to enhance CRES' social media strategy to expand its grassroots audience and influence policymaking

Coordinate with counterparts at allied organizations to amplify our partners and grow CRES' digital audience

Monitor trends and audience engagement and provide detailed analyses of CRES' web, social media and email marketing activities to develop data-driven strategies

Develop detailed campaign briefs and toolkits for internal and external teams to deploy relevant and compelling content

Maintain contact databases for different audiences

Support Communications Director with written work such as blogs, op-eds and newsletters

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Social media managementDigital content creationGraphic designEmail marketingWeb designProactiveEffective storytellerStrategic thinkingCommunicationCreativityCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in independently managing social media accounts for multiple clients or in-house for a national brand, government agency, political campaign or elected official

Proven experience working with or within Republican or conservative political environments

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Advertising, Communications, Marketing or Graphic Design

Must demonstrate a deep understanding of how to best leverage major social media platforms and trends, including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook

Must demonstrate a proficiency in design software programs such as Adobe Suite, Microsoft and Canva

An ability to create short form copy, graphics and video that is compelling, educational and technically sound

Effective storyteller through online tools (written, video, images)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized and adept at managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously at a high standard in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Experience in web design or third-party web builders such as WordPress or Cvent

Experience in using email marketing and automation sites such as Meltwater, Mailchimp, etc

Preferred

A background in climate and clean energy policy

Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, regularly identifying opportunities to advance the CRES agenda and maximizing those opportunities

Operating style suited to working in a start-up organization setting, where teamwork, initiative and resourcefulness are highly valued

Able and willing to travel occasionally

Benefits

Excellent health, vision, dental and prescription drug insurance

Generous paid time off, paid federal holidays, plus additional office closures during the week of Thanksgiving and between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement plan plus match

Paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Transportation benefit

Cell phone reimbursement

Hybrid work environment

Company

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization founded in 2013 to engage Republican policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental security while increasing America’s competitive edge.

Founded in 2013

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees