Job Title: Eastern Press Secretary
Organization: Earthjustice
Location: Washington DC
Salary:
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Earthjustice, the nonprofit law firm for the environment, currently has an
opening for a Eastern Press Secretary. Earthjustice works through the courts
to safeguard public lands, national forests, parks, and wilderness areas; to
reduce air and water pollution; to prevent toxic contamination; and to
preserve endangered species and wildlife habitat. Founded in 1971 as Sierra
Club Legal Defense Fund, Earthjustice has played a leading role in shaping
the development of environmental law.
 
This position is responsible for media outreach efforts for the policy and
legislation (PAL) department and Earthjustice attorneys in the DC, Florida
and Northeast offices. This position works with policy, litigation and
communications staff to develop and implement communication strategies for
Earthjustices issues. It represents Earthjustices media department in
national coalitions and develops content for Earthjustices web site and
publications.
 
Major Responsibilities
 
Work with the PAL staff, litigators in the DC, Florida and Northeast
offices, Campaign Manager and Media Director to develop and implement media
plans. Determine stories of national and regional interest as well as
possible feature stories.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of regional and national litigation, policy
programs and daily news.
Create accurate and compelling written materials for use by reporters and
editorial writers such as press releases, backgrounders, and web content.
Cultivate relationships with reporters and editorial writers and provide
useful, timely information that helps land stories on Earthjustice issues
and creates opportunities for Earthjustice spokespersons.
Coordinate press events.
Organize editorial board visits and mailings as needed.
Conduct media trainings with program staff, with a particular focus on
message development.
Contribute columns and editorial content as needed for campaign websites.
Work with, Director of Media Relations, VP of Policy and Legislation,
Campaign Manager and other program staff to develop advocacy communication
strategies per particular legislative issues and threats.
Develop and manage integrated campaigns using a combination of earned
media, paid media, events, collateral and electronic advocacy techniques to
achieve communication goals.
Work with creative agencies and other vendors on integrated campaigns and
manage project budgets.
Coordinate with web team to develop strategies and content for online
campaigns.
Track and report on effectiveness of advocacy communication programs.
Attend meetings and keep Earthjustices Communications and PAL departments
up to date on coalition efforts and coordinate coalition media work with
Earthjustices communication efforts.
Job Qualifications
 
Education:
 Bachelor degree in journalism, communications, environmental studies,
political science, history or other relevant area of study.
 
Experience
 A minimum of 5 years experience in news reporting or production,
preferably in Washington DC, or experience in advocacy media relations with
a proven ability to gain media coverage in targeted publications.
 Experience writing for news publications preferred.
 Working knowledge of environmental issues and the political system.
 Experience in public speaking.
 
Skills
 Self-starter able to work independently and juggle multiple projects and
priorities.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Ability to pitch and advance stories. Excellent research skills.
Excellent computer skills.
 
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a stimulating,
rewarding work environment. Earthjustice is an equal-opportunity employer
and encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of
under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.
 
This position is located in Washington, DC.
 
 
 
How to Apply:
To apply via email - please send resume, cover letter, writing samples and
references to:jobs@earthjustice.org (Please include Eastern Press
Secretary in the subject line)
 
No phone calls please.
Organization Web Site: www.earthjustice.org
 
Email replies to: jobs@earthjustice.org