Senior Writer, Executive Communications

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law science and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planets wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air clean water and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of Americas bedrock environmental laws including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today our team of more than 700 lawyers scientists economists policy advocates communications experts and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington D.C.

NRDC is seeking a Senior Writer Executive Communications to work in the Executive Office department in either or DC or NYC offices.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Writer Executive Communications plays a critical role in drafting producing and executing communications in the President & CEOs voice. The Senior Writer transforms complex policy and organizational information into clear compelling and strategically aligned content for diverse audiences including staff Trustees donors policymakers and the public.

Working under the direction of the Senior Manager Executive Communications this role produces written materials across internal communications board engagement speeches and talking points social media content event preparation and briefing materials. The Senior Writer also fully owns all advance and travel preparation for the Presidents external engagements.

The successful candidate brings exceptional writing craft strong organizational skills and the ability to translate direction into polished audience-ready communications.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform thefollowingessential functions:

Writing & Content Development

• Draft edit and proof written and verbal communications across all platforms ensuring clarity accuracy and consistency with the Presidents voice.
• Prepare talking points scripts remarks op-eds blogs social media content briefing materials and correspondence.
• Conduct background research fact-checking and SME consultations to strengthen content.
• Manage version control and coordinate the review process with internal stakeholders.
  

External presence & audiences

• External Speaking Events
  • Draft all speeches scripts and talking points for confirmed engagements incorporating research and strategic direction.
  • Prepare fullbriefingbooks background research and scenario planning for each event.
  • Support event pitching by drafting pitch language and researching hosts audiences and agendas.
  • Provide onsite writing and real-time support during major events.
• Social Media (Presidents Voice)
  • Draft and produce social media posts including rapid-response content.
  • Mine the Presidents calendar NRDCs work and news coverage for opportunities to highlight priority themes.
  • Track analytics and audience engagement to inform future content.
    

Internal & Board Communications

• Internal Communications
  • Draftall-staffsmall-group and individual emails; prepare internal remarks and materials for staff meetings or office visits.
  • Convert leadership direction into clear communications tailored to staff needs.
  • Support all aspects of internal messaging production and distribution.
• Board Communications & Engagement
  • Draft Board Book materials Board presentations talking points and follow-up communications.
  • Support onsite board engagement by preparing last-minute edits and day-of materials.
    

Advance & Travel Support

• Fully own all advance planning for external engagements: liaise with hosts develop schedules confirmlogistics and coordinate briefing sessions.
• Prepare complete briefing books timelines scripts travel materials and contingency plans.
• Manage all travellogisticsand itineraries in partnership with the Executive Office.
• Provide onsite support and real-time adjustments during events.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration & Special Projects

• Work closely with colleagues across the Executive Office Communications Development Board Relations and Program teams.
• Support special projects and emerging needs related to executive communications.
• Serv in a supporting role to the Senior Manager Executive Communications in theCEOVoice Working Group.
  

Theabove list of duties is not comprehensive butgenerally demonstratesthe types of matters under this positions responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.

MinimumEducation& Experience:

• Bachelors degree in journalism writing English public affairs or a related field.
• 4 years of experience writing for senior leaders or public figures (nonprofit government industry academia preferred).
• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SkillsAbilitiesCompetencies

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with proven ability toadaptanother persons voice.
• Strong research interviewing and content development abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with climate change environmental policy or related issues (preferred).
• Strong organizational andproject-managementskills.
• Excellent proofreading copyediting and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while incorporating feedback effectively.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Team-oriented collaborative and collegial attitude.
• High discretion and ability tomaintainconfidentiality.
• Ability to travel to NRDC offices and external events (1015% annually).
• Commitment to NRDCs mission values and DEI principles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment.

Frequently:Perform desk-based computer tasks

Frequently:Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessary

Frequently: Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkers

Occasionally:Ability to attend events and activitiesin the office or offsite

Work issometimesperformed primarily inoffice.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours including nights and weekends whennecessitatedby projects.The job includeswork-related situations such as those involving challenging important urgent time-sensitive or multiple matters.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity equity and inclusion both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planets most pressing environmental problems and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression marital status sexual orientation national origin citizenship age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We offer competitive salariesexcellent benefits and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position the salary range is $100000 to $115000.

NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.

As a science-based organization NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health safety and equity we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved accordance with state or local law new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially in keeping with local state and federal laws.

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