Verra
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2009
🤝 Non-profit
Non-profit • Environment • Sustainability
Verra is a nonprofit organization that operates in the area of environmental and social markets. It is renowned for setting the world’s leading standards in these fields, including the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, which is the world’s foremost voluntary greenhouse gas program. Verra's programs focus on the development and implementation of standards for climate action, sustainable development, and the reduction of plastic waste. With a substantial global impact, Verra facilitates projects that aim to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and advance sustainable development goals worldwide.
Part-Time Media Relations Contractor
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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote
⏱ Part Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🎙️ Public Relations (PR)
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Verra
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2009
🤝 Non-profit
Non-profit • Environment • Sustainability
Verra is a nonprofit organization that operates in the area of environmental and social markets. It is renowned for setting the world’s leading standards in these fields, including the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, which is the world’s foremost voluntary greenhouse gas program. Verra's programs focus on the development and implementation of standards for climate action, sustainable development, and the reduction of plastic waste. With a substantial global impact, Verra facilitates projects that aim to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and advance sustainable development goals worldwide.
📋 Description
• 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 • Research and identify first-pass proactive story and pitch opportunities • Support proactive journalist outreach and follow-up
🎯 Requirements
• 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 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 and responsiveness • Ability to work independently against agreed deliverables • Interest in climate, sustainability, carbon markets, environmental policy, or mission-driven communications preferred • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • Independent contractor responsible for own taxes, insurance, equipment, workspace, internet access, and business expenses
🏖️ Benefits
• Flexible work culture and autonomy • Remote work with teams from diverse countries and industries • Possible extension of the engagement • Reasonable accommodation during the contractor selection process
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