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Communications Coordinator

    Communications Coordinator, Media Relations

    Ready to advance a growing industry that provides the essential digital infrastructure making our modern lives possible and enabling the 21st-century economy?

    The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, empowering and championing the data center community through public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.

    Data centers are the backbone of the modern economy, and our members are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in capital in new data center facilities across the country to meet unprecedented demand for the digital services that have become increasingly central to Americans’ daily routines and how we live. The way we work, learn, buy groceries, bank, and even access medical care now occurs online. Data centers make this possible by enabling the apps, platforms, and services we increasingly rely on every day to keep us connected in our modern digital lives.

    DCC represents and advances the interests of the data center industry by aggregating industry expertise and thought leadership, partnering with policymakers and other collaborators, and supporting communities where data center teams live and work through active engagement.

    To learn more, go to http://www.datacentercoalition.org.

     

    About the Role and Opportunity

    Reporting to the DCC Communications Director and working collaboratively with the DCC Communications Manager, the DCC Communications Coordinator, Media Relations will promote understanding of the data center industry by supporting DCC’s efforts to communicate through the media and via DCC’s owned channels. The Communications Coordinator will play a supporting role in engaging with the media to reach our target audiences, including responding to media inquiries and arranging interviews for our staff. The Coordinator will support the creation of a wide variety of written deliverables, including statements, quotes, messaging, talking points, and other content that supports our communications goals. The Coordinator will also engage in regular media monitoring of the Coalition and its members and lead production of a weekly report of coverage.

    This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel (up to 10%) required to engage DCC members and support DCC’s participation in hearings, stakeholder meetings, conferences, and other events.

    Responsibilities

    • Contributes to DCC’s overall media relations efforts, including fielding media inquiries, setting up interviews, developing and distributing media pitches, researching and writing reporter backgrounders and interview talking points for DCC spokespeople, conducting research on media trends, and updating internal tracking tools.
    • Supports the creation and organization of a wide variety of internal and external communications on behalf of DCC and its members, including media statements, quotes, messaging, talking points, and research, as needed.
    • Helps coordinate the efforts of DCC’s external communications vendors and consultants.
    • Partners with the Communications Director and Communications Manager to support DCC’s content calendar and create content, as assigned, including for social media, the DCC website, and DCC newsletters. 
    • Leads the creation of a weekly media monitoring report with coverage of DCC and the industry, as well as engaging in regular media monitoring as appropriate.
    • Provides administrative support for DCC’s Communications team, as assigned.
    • Conducts research on the industry and relevant issues, as assigned.
    • Ensures consistent branding on all DCC content and materials.
    • Represents DCC at meetings and events, as required. 

     

    Basic Qualifications:

    • 1-3 years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
    • Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on writing and editing, as well as a high level of attention to detail.
    • The ability to translate technical or complex topics into clear, compelling messaging.
    • Strong media relations skills, with demonstrated success in securing press coverage and managing media relationships.
    • A member-services mindset and an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • An interest in current events and regularly following the daily news cycle.
    • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
    • Proven ability to manage competing projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
    • Intellectually curious, creative, and results-oriented.
    • Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion.
    • Enthusiasm, flexibility, and interest in helping to build an organization.

     

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • BA/BS Degree.
    • Experience working in a PR agency, communications firm, and/or trade association.
    • Basic understanding of and experience working on behalf of the data center industry or related technology industries.
    • Experience or skills in social media, design, audio/video production, web content, and/or research.

     

    Additional Details:

    • Full-time position with a growing benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave that start accruing on Day 1!
    • This is a virtual position with the ability to work from a home office. DCC may provide office space at a co-working or shared office facility if preferred.
    • Travel (up to 10%) may be required.
    • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
    • Compensation is negotiable and will be based on your skills, experience, and geographic location. Salary range for Colorado is $50,000-65,000.

     

    We would love to hear from you! Email resume: hiring@datacentercoalition.org to apply.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.