Press Secretary, Accountability Campaigns

About Climate Power

Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations. It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters.

Job Summary

This is a temporary position to support Climate Power’s work through the election cycle. It is expected that this role will end December 4, 2026. Climate Power is seeking a strategic Accountability Press Secretary to join our Communications Department on a cycle-hire basis through the 2026 election cycle. This role will lead strategic communications efforts focused on holding Trump and Republican leaders accountable for policies that harm Americans’ health, economic security, and climate. The Accountability Press Secretary will serve on Climate Power’s Accountability Campaign team to ensure the organization wins the daily news cycle, proactively shapes narratives, and engages key audiences in a coordinated effort to hold policymakers and polluters responsible. This position reports to the Deputy Managing Director, Communications and is a Director level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Climate Power’s accountability communications strategy, blending rapid response with proactive planning for key moments and campaign cycles.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press materials, including talking points, statements, and press releases.
• Serve as on-the-record spokesperson when necessary.
• Monitor breaking news and identify opportunities to advance accountability messaging.
• Manage crisis communications and rapid response messaging in real-time, including outside regular working hours if needed.
• Work with research, digital, political, and surrogate teams to ensure unified messaging.