Communications Contractors

As part of our mission to develop climate solutions in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, Climate Resolve concurrently manages numerous initiatives aimed at promoting and implementing equitable strategies that enhance the lives of residents in the face of climate change. To achieve this goal, part of our work involves translating the science of climate impacts into accessible communications and media that are understandable to the public and help galvanize them to take action. Additionally, we lead outreach campaigns that offer individuals opportunities to implement tangible, realistic climate solutions on a day-to-day basis, benefiting their lives and livelihoods.

These contractors will report to the Communications Manager and interact constantly with members of the Communications and Development teams to create shareable media content highlighting Climate Resolve’s multi-pronged approach to achieving equitable climate resilience strategies. Contractors are expected to collaborate with the Outreach team to create and share content that amplifies real, local solutions to climate change.

Essential Duties

• Take high-quality, well-composed photos of events, including: wide shots of the event space; action shots of speakers, performers, or interactive activities; candid moments of community members and close-up shots of signage, materials, or key visual elements.
• Edit and deliver a curated selection of high-resolution images within 5 days of the event, ensuring the files follow Climate Resolve's internal labeling for easy reference (event name, date, location).
• Live-post short updates or stories during the event (with organizational approval).
• Capture event video and audio when appropriate
• Prepare rough video cuts for further editing by the Communications team
• Assist in creating visual content and written copy that helps tell the story of Climate Resolve’s programmatic efforts and the work of our partners
• Support Communications Manager with social media management and engagement:
  • In alignment with the content calendar, design or source graphics, photos, and short videos for posts and stories, and write engaging, clear, and audience-appropriate captions.
  • Stay updated on social media trends, new platform features, and best practices.
  • Recommend adjustments to strategy based on changes to platform algorithms or audience behavior.

Work specifics

Tasks will be assigned on an event-by-event basis. A contractor will be invited to provide services for specific events as needed, based on Climate Resolve’s communications requirements. Engagements will be ad hoc and compensated per assignment, according to the agreed rates for the scope of work. Contractors must have access to their own equipment, software, and reliable transportation (must live in Los Angeles County). Events usually happen in the evening or on weekends, and the organization would aim to request these services at least 2 weeks in advance, although it might not always be possible.

Required qualifications

• Experience with photography, video, sound, and editing content
• Experience creating social media content and basic graphics for multiple platforms
• Experience with social media management and engagement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a willingness to ask for help as needed
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks

• Preferred but not required: Bilingual in Spanish or another language of one of Los Angeles’ communities, such as Armenian, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese - comfortable providing specific communications materials in any of these languages.