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Job Title: Associate Press Secretary Duration: 1 year from date of hire Department: Communications--Media, Reports to: Deputy Communications Director Context: Responsible for writing long-term and rapid-response media outreach tools to position the Sierra Club and promote its national and regional conservation campaigns. Oversees editorial production process for media communications, ensuring timely and accurate materials with a consistent tone and message. Develops relationships with regional and national reporters and producers, pitching stories, providing Sierra Club’s viewpoints and serving as a Club spokesperson. Provides strategic media planning and oversight for Sierra Club local, regional and national campaigns including major Climate Recovery Partnership campaigns (Beyond Coal) and all other programs. Also acts as Sierra Club California press secretary. Scope: The Associate Press Secretary acts as a liaison between the media team and issue team staff to plan and carry out media strategies. Also serves as a liaison between the Sierra Club and key media contacts, to develop relationships that advance the Sierra Club’s media coverage, serving regularly as a spokesperson. Serves as Sierra Club representatives to key partners. Researches and prepares reports for release to media, writes media messages, op-eds, press releases, talking points and other materials, and coordinates media events as necessary. Knowledge and Skills: -- B.A. degree in communications, journalism, or a closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. -- 3 years prior experience as a journalist, media liaison or other position involving media/press relations. -- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills -- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues and national politics -- Ability to interact cooperatively effectively with staff, volunteers and the public -- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure We would appreciate if you could take a couple of minutes to answer a few questions about the position you are applying for and about yourself. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will be held completely confidential. Please click on this link to take you to this very short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CIGa9V7O7LA2w8Od9OxY7w_3d_3d Please send cover letter and resume to: resumes@sierraclub.org To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code: Associate Press Secretary, Los Angeles CA - SCLA in the subject line. Please do not add or modify anything else beside job code in the subject line. Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and
experience plus excellent benefits that include medical / dental / vision
coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Note: Positions stay on the webpage until they are filled. If you are applying for more than one job, a resume and cover letter are required for each position. How to Apply | About the Sierra Club | Benefits Brochure | Sierra Club Diversity Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |
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