Position Name: COMMUNICATIONS; Manager, Writer/Researcher

Job Summary:
The position is responsible for providing high-level writing, research and media relations assistance to the Region/National Media Desk Directors in support of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) overall advocacy efforts. The position serves as support for overall ACC campaign effort and reports directly to the Director, Region/National Media Desk.

Job Description:

• Creates, edits and manages content in support of ACC advocacy initiatives, including issuing papers, press releases, newsletters, backgrounders, fact sheets and other relevant outreach materials.
• Measures ongoing media coverage on key ACC advocacy issues for purposes of providing fact-based assessments of the external environment for ACC advocacy.
• Develops and maintains accessible library of current external statements, talking points and positions.
• Assists in creating, editing and managing content to support ACC issues, and advocacy strategies, including issues papers, press releases, newsletters, backgrounders, fact sheets and other public policy outreach materials.
• Assists in developing written content for ACC web sites (internal and external) and the internet communications program.
• Supports ACC's media outreach program through writing/placing articles and securing interviews, as needed.
• Conducts prospect research, including pursuing discrete research assignments and developing material from acquired information.
• Participates in advocacy communications strategic planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Five years of experience in public policy, issue advocacy, media relations or relevant field.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to write creatively and communicate technical information.
• Demonstrated editing skills.
• Ability to process technical and abstract verbal and written information to implement action plans.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of projects with competing tasks/priorities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and internet research skills.

Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field.

Resumes should be sent to H_R@americanchemistry.com