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Description
Do you have a nose for sustainability news and storytelling? Do you follow media coverage of trends, policy and leadership in this space and Monday-morning quarterback the communications strategy behind them? Are you fluent in the growing digital information landscape and who is influencing whom? Then read on . . . because we’re looking for you.
Overview of Sustainability Communications Account Manager Role:
We seek an entrepreneurial self-starter to join our team of agency strategists and run the ball on key sustainability communications activities and initiatives for our enviable roster of blue chip corporate clients and leading nonprofits and NGOs. You’ll work alongside whip smart colleagues who know when to have your back and when to give you the room to do your thing.
About Us
The Winston Agency is a boutique corporate communications firm that specializes in sustainability communications.
While that’s not all we do, we do enough of it that we require team members to have demonstrated experience in day-to-day communications skill areas as well as fluency with such topics as natural resource conservation, energy and climate change, environmental, social, and corporate governance, the U.N. sustainable development goals, responsible business practices, and more.
We’re a nimble team that pursues audacious ideas and believes excellence isn’t an afterthought. We work hard and we work smart. But fun is encouraged to make a daily appearance in our work life.
Job Description
- Proactively contribute creative ideas and thoughtful story angles to PR and media strategies to support business, reputational, and marcom objectives of clients.
- Proactively forge relationships with national and trade business and sustainability media and other influential stakeholders and engage in outreach and pitching.
- Detect public relations opportunities—and threats—as they emerge and address them directly.
- Track and monitor sustainability trends across leading information platforms.
- Lead content planning and posting for social media campaigns.
- Support senior staff in the development of written collateral/content such as press releases and media advisories, strategic plans, presentations, and reports.
- Develop and manage speaking opportunities for clients.
- Help manage interns and contractor relationships and their work to ensure delivery of high quality products.
- Contribute to new business development and help grow new capabilities for the agency.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3-5 years of experience in an in-house communications role or at an agency
Salary
- Commensurate with experience.
Note: While remote accommodations will be made during the COVID-19 Pandemic, this is an full-time, on-site role in Washington D.C. Local candidates preferred.