Communications Writer

Environmental Law & Policy Center•Chicago, IL

4d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is seeking a full-time Communications Writer to join its Communications team. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this position supports ELPC’s editorial calendar, develops content across multiple channels, and helps elevate stories, people, and policy solutions advancing environmental progress throughout the Midwest. The role works closely with program experts, campaign leads, fundraising staff, and communications colleagues to create content that supports advocacy, public engagement, and fundraising goals. The Communications Writer creates and edits written content, manages editorial workflows and publishing schedules, and ensures content is accurate, current, and consistent with ELPC’s voice and priorities. The position also partners with digital and social media colleagues, applies analytics and SEO practices to improve engagement, and collaborates across departments. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, in a hybrid work environment with required office days each week. Salary is $75,000–$80,000 for candidates who fully meet the stated requirements.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in content marketing, journalism, communications, public affairs, nonprofit communications, or a related field.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience creating content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy, legal, technical, scientific, or environmental topics into engaging, audience-centered content.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Familiarity with SEO principles, content analytics, and digital content best practices.
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress and project management tools like Asana.
Commitment to environmental protection, climate solutions, and environmental justice.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in environmental, advocacy, nonprofit, public policy, legal, or mission-driven organizations.
Experience supporting fundraising and donor communications.
Knowledge of Midwest environmental, climate, clean energy, conservation, or transportation issues.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and publish blogs, feature stories, website content, email newsletters, campaign materials, reports, donor communications, and other written content.
Collaborate with the Development Team on fundraising materials, including donor packets, fact sheets, and appeal letters.
Ensure website content remains current, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Support a robust editorial calendar and a steady monthly cadence of high-quality content across channels.
Manage content workflows, timelines, approvals, and publishing schedules so projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
Identify timely content opportunities related to policy developments, environmental issues, organizational victories, and emerging news.
Review and edit content from internal contributors for consistency, accuracy, and adherence to ELPC’s voice and messaging standards.
Partner with digital and social media colleagues to adapt and promote content across platforms.
Use analytics, audience insights, and SEO best practices to improve content performance and engagement.
Collaborate across departments to ensure communications efforts support organizational priorities and campaign objectives.