Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Associate

at DG+

🏢 About DG+

DG+ is a purpose-driven communications firm focused exclusively on clean energy and sustainability storytelling. Unlike generic PR agencies, they specialize in helping climate tech companies communicate their impact, making them a unique platform for professionals passionate about environmental solutions. Working here means contributing directly to accelerating the clean energy transition through strategic narrative building.

About This Role

As a Communications Associate at DG+, you'll be creating content and managing communications that amplify clean energy clients' stories across press, blogs, social media, and events. This part-time remote role is impactful because you'll help shape public perception of sustainability innovations while supporting client growth through earned media and strategic outreach in a specialized industry.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking industry newsletters for clean energy news, then drafting a blog post for a solar client. You'd join a virtual client meeting to discuss upcoming campaign metrics, followed by updating a media list for pitching and scheduling social media posts about a recent climate tech innovation. The day ends with compiling a weekly report on earned media mentions and engagement data.

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🎯 Who DG+ Is Looking For

  • Has a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or marketing with 2+ years of experience, including direct exposure to clean energy or climate tech sectors
  • Demonstrates exceptional writing versatility—able to switch between press releases, blog posts, and social media content while maintaining different brand voices
  • Shows genuine passion for sustainability through previous work, volunteer experience, or personal projects related to clean energy
  • Is self-motivated and professional in a remote setting, capable of managing client communications and maintaining a productive home office environment

📝 Tips for Applying to DG+

1

Showcase specific clean energy or sustainability writing samples—include a press release about a climate tech product and a blog post explaining a sustainability concept to general audiences

2

Quantify your communications impact: mention metrics like media placements secured, social media engagement rates increased, or website traffic growth from previous campaigns

3

Research DG+'s current clients (found on their website or LinkedIn) and mention one you'd be excited to support, explaining why their mission aligns with your interests

4

Highlight remote work discipline by describing your home office setup and how you maintain productivity and professionalism in virtual settings

5

Tailor your resume to mirror their terminology—use phrases like 'earned media mentions,' 'client support,' and 'communications reporting' from their job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with clean energy or sustainability communications—mention projects, clients, or topics you've worked on", 'Examples of creating different content types (press releases, blogs, social media) and how you adapt tone for various audiences', "Why DG+'s mission resonates with you personally and professionally, connecting it to your career goals in climate storytelling", "How you've successfully managed client relationships and communications in remote or hybrid environments"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review DG+'s client portfolio and recent case studies to understand their storytelling approach and industry focus areas
  • → Study their social media presence (LinkedIn, Twitter) to see what content they create and share about clean energy trends
  • → Familiarize yourself with key clean energy media outlets they likely pitch to, such as GreenBiz, Utility Dive, or Recharge News
  • → Understand their 'storytelling for a cleaner future' mission by reading their website content about their values and methodology

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would pitch a clean tech startup's story to a journalist at a major outlet like Bloomberg Green or Canary Media
2 Describe your process for creating a content calendar that balances promotional, educational, and engagement-focused posts for a sustainability client
3 How do you stay current on clean energy trends, and what recent development in climate tech most excites you?
4 Share an example of a time you had to manage competing deadlines for multiple clients and how you prioritized effectively
5 How would you approach building a media list for a client in the renewable energy storage space?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic writing samples unrelated to sustainability, technology, or business communications
  • Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of or interest in clean energy trends and terminology
  • Not showing remote work readiness—applications that don't address how you maintain productivity and professionalism in home office settings

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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