Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Verra is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that helps address environmental and social challenges through standards, tools, and programs supporting climate action and sustainable development. The part-time communications contractor will support the Media & Advocacy team through media monitoring, coverage reporting, journalist list management, drafting media materials, and proactive outreach.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily and weekly media monitoring and clip tracking using Verra’s existing Muck Rack / media-monitoring login
- Prepare coverage reports, sentiment summaries, and board-ready reporting materials
- Maintain and update journalist and media outlet contact lists
- Draft press releases, pitch materials, and related communications materials for Senior Director review and approval before use
- Research and identify first-pass proactive story and pitch opportunities
- Support proactive journalist outreach and follow-up
Skills
- Experience in communications, media relations, public relations, journalism, advocacy communications, or a related field
- Comfort with media monitoring, media database, or reporting tools; Muck Rack or similar platform experience is helpful
- Strong writing skills and the ability to draft press materials, pitches, coverage summaries, or briefing notes under direction
- Ability to synthesize coverage, spot relevant trends, and identify proactive story opportunities
- Strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to work independently against agreed deliverables
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Interest in climate, sustainability, carbon markets, environmental policy, or mission-driven communications preferred
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Flexible engagement with autonomy
- Use of Verra’s existing Muck Rack / media-monitoring login
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