Description
Director of Writing and Editing, Communications
Type of Position: Full-time, exempt
Team: Communications
Reports To: Managing Director, Communications
Salary Range: $120,499-$143,516, commensurate with experience
About This Role
Climate Power has an immediate opening for a Director of Writing and Editing on its Communications team. This person will drive the successful planning and execution of day-to-day and long-term writing projects and ensure that written materials within the department and across the organization are streamlined, on message, and impactful.
The ideal candidate will be a gifted writer and natural storyteller; an excellent editor who knows the power of brevity in communications; a multi-tasker who can juggle multiple assignments and meet overlapping deadlines; and a team-oriented communicator who can partner with others to develop the most effective narratives that will break through in a crowded media environment.
This position reports to the Managing Director of Communications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft communications materials, including press releases, polling memos, messaging documents, fact sheets, talking points, quotes, and other desired written content quickly and on tight deadlines.
- Review and edit communications materials for content, spelling, style, format, and grammar.
- Ensure content is inclusive and accessible for diverse audiences, including adherence to best practices for cultural competency and accessibility.
- Coordinate with the Director of Editorial Projects, build and maintain a content calendar for outbound communications materials, and coordinate with
- other teams across Climate Power.
- Coordinate with Climate Power’s research team to perform research and fact-checking, and ensure outward-facing products have a comms angle.
- Provide guidance to other staff members on writing conventions and style.
- Work with the Director of Editorial Projects and the full team to write and edit communications materials.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictates.
Essential Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant prior work experience in communications and editing.
- 2 years of people and/or project management experience; demonstrated success in leading departments and diverse teams and managing complex projects.
- Must be able to work independently, and collaboratively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partners.
- Strong organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Adept at long-form and short-form writing.
- Excellent grasp of grammar and spelling.
- Proven research and fact-checking skills.
- Proactive and energetic disposition.
- A keen eye for detail and quality writing.
- Organized and meticulous about their work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace.
If you do not meet all of the requirements and believe you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply, but be sure to uplift all experience that aligns with both our essential qualifications.
Salary & Benefits Package
Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package, including salaries that are commensurate with and directly tied to years of experience. Climate Power believes years of experience are a foundational element of equitable pay, and the primary metric used to determine one's salary. The full salary range for this role is listed below, with a given set of years correlating to a fixed 'step' or placement within a salary range. Salaries are otherwise non-negotiable, and not impacted by merit-based performance evaluations or other flexible and/or subjective factors.
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9
Years | 7<>8 | 8<>9 | 9<>10 | 10<>12 | 12<>14 | 14<>16 | 16<>18 | 18<>21 | 21+
Annual Salary | $120,499 | $123,376 | $126,253 | $129,130 | $132,007 | $134,885 | $137,762 | $140,639 | $143,516
Climate Power also offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
- 100% paid for employee
- 50% for their dependents
- Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
- Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Tech Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
- Treat Yourself Funds
The terms of your benefits and any applicable waiting period(s) are governed by relevant plan documents and any and all applicable policies, and are subject to change or discontinuation by the organization.
About Climate Power
Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.
It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters.
Location & Hours of Operations
Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position can be located anywhere in the United States, but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates. Occasional travel is required as needed, typically 3-4 times per year.
Our Hiring Timeline and Process
Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in DC. This position can be located anywhere in the U.S., but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.
An ideal start date would be before or by August 1, 2026.
Our interview process generally involves 2 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet or Zoom. Successful candidates that move forward in the hiring process, will be invited to complete a skills assessment activity (for which they will receive payment) and will undergo a vetting process, including reference and background check.
Accessibility
Climate Power is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Additionally, Climate Power is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Climate Power will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed in the interview process, please accessibility@climatepower.us. Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process or other solicitations, should not be sent to this email.
