Communications Associate
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your voice to a team of world-class strategists, artists and advocates who are working to ensure the clean energy targets in the Inflation Reduction Act are met. Along the way, you’ll likely gain some valuable insight into how your journalism and storytelling skills can influence lawmakers and shape public debate.
For 25 years, Pitch & Run’s founders have had a front row seat at the complex intersection of business, government, politics, and media. Our team strategizes, communicates and advocates to help clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities. We know from decades of experience that democracy works when citizens vote and demand action from their elected officials. Using state-of-the-art tools, our team makes it extremely easy for advocates to contact legislators and key stakeholders and truly participate in the legislative process.
Daily Responsibilities
Media Monitoring & Analysis
Find and organize relevant news clips & possible news opportunities
Monitor social sentiment related to relevant hashtags & conversations
Provide a brief daily report w/ links & analysis to use for content drafting
Research, Business Development, Metrics
Conduct research & interviews with subject matter experts to prep for content drafting
Conduct outreach to potential clients; participate in creation of pitches and proposals
Maintain metrics dashboard within email Editorial Calendar
Content Drafting & Approval
Create posts for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (daily) and emails (weekly)
During the summer, report 2 longform stories of real people or communities positively impacted by the transition to a clean energy economy
Collaborate with supervisor to efficiently finalize/approve content before dissemination
Social Media Engagement -- 1 hour per day
Post approved content to social media channels
Boost posts with advertising funds according to pre-approved spending
Monitor reaction and responses and engage when appropriate