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.