Mining Communications Manager Jobs in Earthworks Washington, DC

Earthworks is searching for a Communications Manager to support our growing Mining Program. The Mining Communications Manager will oversee and manage owned and earned media content and outreach. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with all staff and functions within the organization. An ideal candidate for this position will have five to ten years of experience in Communications. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred. This position reports to the Communications Director.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement Earthworks’ mining program communications;
• Create communications plans, messaging and branding strategies that support the team’s strategic priorities;
• Distill complex issues into more broadly consumable content; 
• Develop and execute communications plans -- with pertinent comms and mining team staff -- for major program initiatives/releases/launches; including drafting & pitching Op-Eds, press releases and developing online content.
• Identify, maintain, build and track relationships with key reporters, outlets, and media allies;
• Ensure that our website and EARTHblog materials reflect and emphasize our priorities and messaging, and seek out opportunities for cross-posting on partner sites and other media platforms; 
• Work with program staff, develop social media content/threads and select mining program social media issues/articles for digital organizers to post
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain updated comms databases and files;
• Support and supervise comms staff members, including hiring;
• Recruit and supervise consultants, designers, external experts for comms campaigns and needs;
• Support mining program staff and allies with training, talking points and media prep;
• Share organizational responsibilities to maintain a healthy and equitable workplace