Press Assistant

Do you want to work for a company that cares about you as a person, not just a number? For a company that provides outstanding leadership? For a company that offers exceptional benefits? RER Solutions, Inc., could be your new home.

RER Solutions, Inc., is accepting resumes for a Press Assistant to become a part of our superior workforce. The Press Assistant will provide onsite and remote support to the Digital and Press Teams within PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with writing press memos for the Secretary of Energy, the Deputy Secretary of Energy, and other senior officials
• Assist with writing and editing press releases for the Department of Energy as well as media advisories
• Coordinate interview requests between reporters, energy professionals, and experts
• Manage staff interviews and events for the Secretary of Energy and other senior officials
• Assist with strategies for the integration of public relations and outreach activities, including recommendations of agency positions on particular issues, press conferences, releases, and public appearances of all DOE officials
• Research or develop and recommend programs, promotional engagements, and projects to be included in the communications and/or outreach plan
• Identify policies and objectives and ensure the communications strategy is operationalized and executed appropriately at the assigned levels Interpret statistical data to evaluate communication program effectiveness
• Compile and study the analytics of energy.gov webpages and the @ENERGY and Secretary Granholm social media pages for research and strategy purposes
• Prepare briefings and memos for senior Departmental and Public Affairs officials and write copy for the @ENERGY and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm social media pages
• Publish a blog on the Department of Energy's website, energy.gov
• Compile weekly and daily press clippings to track media coverage of DOE's press releases, the Secretary of Energy's speaking engagements, and public affairs activities

• Minimum of US Citizenship required to obtain client-issued Public Trust
• Four years of experience developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans
• One year or one campaign cycle of communications experience or experience at a communications/public relations firm, government or political environment, or journalism
• Experience interfacing with media, journalists, and media literacy
• Experience developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans
• Experience coordinating across organizations/ working collaboratively on complex projects
• General knowledge of and passion for clean energy and climate change policy
• Interest in research, messaging, and promoting/explaining policy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of fundamental business writing
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

COMPENSATION

Includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, 401k matching, life insurance, health, vision, and dental benefits.

This position is not available for Corp-to-Corp or 3rd party sourcing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.