PowerLines is seeking a full-time Communications Associate to support core communications workstreams. As the first full-time communications hire, this person will play a critical role in shaping the trajectory of the national energy affordability conversation and PowerLines’ communications work moving forward. You'll join a dynamic, high-velocity startup environment focused on modernizing the utility regulatory system for American energy consumers to lower utility bills and grow the economy.
What You'll Do
- Provide logistical support for reporter and multimedia partnerships, including managing partnerships, tracking relationships, updating media lists, and scheduling.
- Manage internal tracker of communications hits and media clips, including PowerLines media mentions.
- Assist with development of pitches to various media outlets.
- Attend relevant events and conferences.
- Support initial drafting of press releases.
- Evaluate trends in national and local media coverage and social media discourse regarding rising utility bills.
- Produce research memos and other prep materials to support media interviews.
- Manage internal database tracker of external media pieces focused on rising utility bills.
- Support planning, research, and implementation of multimedia efforts, including short and longform video and audio content.
- Develop weekly internal utility bills communications report on utility bills coverage.
- Develop social media content calendar and editorial calendar.
- Manage PowerLines’ social media accounts and maintain regular posting schedule.
- Lead development of social and digital media posts and toolkits for PowerLines and core partners.
- Support identification and collection of stories of energy consumers impacted by rising utility bills.
- Support production of multimedia content as needed.
- Monitor social media trends, engagement analytics, and audience insights to inform communications strategies.
- Coordinate digital campaigns around key announcements, events, and launches.
- Draft copy for PowerLines website, newsletter, blog posts, and reports.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- A passion for PowerLines’ mission.
Nice to Have
- 1-4 years of communications and/or public relations experience, preferably in an agency, nonprofit, think tank, or advocacy setting.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Fluency across social and digital media and other communications channels.
- Experience writing and editing social media copy and developing editorial calendars.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and an ability to multitask and prioritize high-volume, high-priority initiatives.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and an ability and eagerness to take a creative approach to problem solving.
- Capacity to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and uncertain environments, including an ability to identify priorities and function independently.
- Strong understanding of the energy, consumer, and/or political media landscape; experience creating multimedia content for a range of platforms.
Team & Environment
This is the first full-time communications hire, reporting to the Founder and Executive Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60,000-$90,000
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- 401k employer match
- Sick leave
- Health and wellness benefits
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.
PowerLines is an equal opportunity employer.
