C40 Initiatives and Networks
To drive city-to-city collaboration, C40, in partnership with CCI, convenes networks - active and
dynamic working groups of C40 cities with commonly identified opportunities, interests and
priorities. These networks are organized under seven overarching themes or initiatives:
Transportation; Energy; Solid Waste Management; Sustainable Communities; Measurement and
Planning; Adaptation and Water; and Finance & Economic Development.
Key Responsibilities:
* A key contributor to the development of overall C40 communications strategy (external and
internal), led by Communications Director
* Responsible for driving media relations activity with a specific focus on international reach,
working in close collaboration with C40 Communications Team members
* Creation of announcement strategies, content development, approval coordination and
management of distribution processes/amplification
* Maintain database of global C40 City Press Office network
* Lead coordination with cities on relevant local city press releases and C40 announcements
* Lead coordination with press offices of key C40 partners on related C40 announcements
* Develop international media strategy for key C40 events, including C40 Cities Global Mayors Summit
* Support local media strategy of host cities of C40 workshops
* Coordinate interviews for key C40 spokespeople and prepare key messages and talking points
* Develop the C40 speaker program for Executive Team and Program Directors in conjunction with C40 Events manager
* Coordination with other C40 Communications functions and activities – internal communications, editorial, social media/digital, and agency resources
Process:
* Contribute to Communications Team processes, including weekly reporting and regular team calls
* Manage Media Monitoring including the production of weekly internal “Climate Digest” report; oversight of press clip inclusion in other C40 newsletters
Qualifications:
* 5 years minimum in media relations; agency or government experience a plus
* Strong writing and editing skills required
* Understanding of climate and sustainability issues
Ideally, candidates will also possess:
* Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese
Reporting Structure:
The position reports to the Communications Director.
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