Climate Tech PR Senior Account Executive

Position Overview

Redwood seeks an early- to mid-career communications practitioner with experience in and a passion for climate tech, clean energy and/or sustainability to join its small but growing team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working in strategic communications, public relations, marketing or a related field, in-house or with an agency
• Demonstrated interest in and experience with climate tech companies, nonprofit organizations, industry groups, or related organizations
• Basic understanding of clean energy technologies and climate tech sectors (e.g. electric vehicles, solar, wind, energy efficiency, distributed energy resource management, grid optimization/grid services, energy storage)
• Interest in and attentiveness to news and influencers in the climate tech space
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent organizational capabilities 
• Natural ability to think critically and analytically 
• Collaborative team player with innate curiosity, a desire to learn new things and willingness to take on new challenges
• Desire to get into an exciting new organization and help it grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Media relations experience and ability to pitch clients’ stories to reporters, editors and producers in an efficient and effective manner
• Client-facing experience at a professional services organization working with multiple clients at once
• Academic background (bachelor’s or advanced degree) in environmental studies, policy, marketing, public affairs, public relations and/or communications

Responsibilities

• Project management and administrative duties: assigning tasks, tracking deadlines, scheduling meetings and coordinating activities
• Client services: meet regularly with clients, respond to client requests and represent client interests internally and to third parties
• Media and analyst relations: perform thoughtful and strategic outreach to climate tech journalists, editors, producers and industry analysts working in related fields
• Writing and editing: draft, review and edit written materials for clients (e.g. press releases, blog posts, opinion articles, social media content)
• Flexibility: be ready and willing to take on unexpected tasks and responsibilities to benefit clients and/or the firm

Salary and Benefits

• This is a permanent, full-time position
• The salary range for this position is up to $75,000, dependent on experience
• Very flexible paid time off
• Health insurance available on day one of employment
• 401(k) savings account available on day one of employment

Location

• This is a fully remote role with flexibility around work schedules
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States