Press Secretary, Accountability Campaigns

Type of Position Full-time, exempt, temporary Team Communications Reports To Deputy Managing Director, Communications  Salary Range$113,582 - $135,277, based upon experience Tier Director Tier Description Project management across teams; Manages staff and contractors; Manage a "vertical" of work & manage daily workflow; Positions lead work in an area of specialization and require expertise or near expertise in the relevant area. Requires significant experience. Middle Management Minimum Role-Specific Experience 7 years Preferred People & Project Management  Experience 3  years
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.    About This Role This is a temporary position to support Climate Power's work through the election cycle. It is expected that this role will end December 4, 2026.
Climate Power is seeking a strategic Accountability Press Secretary to join our Communications Department on a cycle-hire basis through the 2026 election cycle. This role will lead strategic communications efforts focused on holding Trump and Republican leaders accountable for policies that harm Americans' health, economic security, and climate.
The Accountability Press Secretary will serve on Climate Power's Accountability Campaign team to ensure the organization wins the daily news cycle, proactively shapes narratives, and engages key audiences in a coordinated effort to hold policymakers and polluters responsible. This position reports to the Deputy Managing Director, Communications  and is a Director level position. Responsibilities:

• Lead Climate Power's accountability communications strategy, blending rapid response with proactive planning for key moments and campaign cycles.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press materials, including talking points, statements, and press releases.
• Serve as on-the-record spokesperson when necessary.
• Monitor breaking news and identify opportunities to advance accountability messaging.
• Manage crisis communications and rapid response messaging in real-time, including outside regular working hours if needed.
• Work with research, digital, political, and surrogate teams to ensure unified messaging.
• ollaborate closely with Climate Power's States teams and partners to integrate state and national communications strategies.
• Pitch stories and secure media coverage connecting policy decisions to real-world harm.
• Collaborate across units and with partner organizations to maximize impact.
  Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictate.

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years of communications experience, including at least 2 years in political communications.
• 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience, including managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong storytelling instincts, editorial judgment, and ability to communicate clearly across formats.
• Experience managing rapid-response communications and enterprise-level media strategies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure campaign environment.
• Must be able to work independently, but also collaboratively with  diverse groups of people, communities, and partners.
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong people skills and exceptional team player

Desired Qualifications (nice to have)

• Experience in climate justice communications.
• On-the-record spokesperson experience. 
• Proven success navigating the modern media landscape and building journalist relationships.

$113,582 - $135,277 a year Based on experience. 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.
Compensation Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including an experience-based salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume)  and comprehensive benefits, 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 Fund
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.
Our Hiring Timeline and Process We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will continue to interview until the position is filled (posting will remain up until position filled).  
Our interview process generally involves 3 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meets 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 compensation) and will undergo a vetting process, including reference and background check to ensure cultural and political alignment.
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 [email protected]. Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process or other solicitations, should not be sent to this email.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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