Consumers for a Better Grid Digital Communications Coordinator at Consumers for a Better Grid | District of Columbia, USA

Consumers for a Better Grid Digital Communications Coordinator

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Drive digital content creation and Squarespace site management to advance a consumer-advocacy campaign.

Own digital content creation and Squarespace site management to drive action.
Must-have: strong writing, proofreading, and design with attention to detail.
Standout: cross-channel content production and collaboration with partners.

Work closely with the Campaign Director and other members of the CUB team to develop, implement, and maintain digital media strategies that align and support the Consumers for a Better Grid/CUB brands and goals.
Manage the technical aspects of the campaign website, blog, and email alerts, which use the Squarespace Content Management System, to build, update, and maintain webpages and present gripping, visually pleasing content that drives action.
Apply solid research and writing skills to produce powerful, informative blog articles, fact sheets, press statements, and other materials that advance a consumer advocacy narrative, educate everyday electricity customers about complex topics on the energy industry, and inspire action.
Create impactful, visually pleasing content (videos, graphics, photos, etc.) for social media platforms, the website, blog, fact sheets, and staff presentations.
Liaise with communications partners to ensure that messages are aligned with overall strategy.

Commitment to and passion for public interest work.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Strong writing, proofreading, and design skills and a fierce attention to detail.
Strategic and creative thinker who combines a solid grasp of digital outreach with the ability to identify emerging trends, brainstorm fresh ideas, and tap into new technologies.
Familiarity with RTOs (or desire to learn) and the U.S. energy and utility landscape. Ability to grasp and translate complex technical topics into plain language.
Proficiency in marketing automation software and cloud-based content and contact management systems and tools, such as Squarespace, Salesforce, WordPress, or similar programs.
Proficiency with social media management tools such as Buffer.
Proficiency with graphic design programs, including Canva, MS Office, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Minimum three years experience in digital communications and a degree in Digital Media or a communications-related field preferred.