Press Secretary, Accountability Campaigns

Climate Power•Washington, DC

10d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Collaborate 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.

Benefits

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