Job Description
A strategic Communications Manager responsible for developing and executing internal and external communication strategies for Acumen's Energy portfolio, including managing content creation, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to promote impact and visibility in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies for the Energy portfolio across various channels.
- Brief and prepare leadership with talking points for events, meetings, and press opportunities related to energy issues.
- Identify communication opportunities, develop messaging strategies, and craft compelling content to support the Energy team’s goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align communication campaigns, events, and content with organizational priorities.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and media to produce high-quality content and promote Acumen’s energy initiatives.
- Support media engagement efforts through research, pitching stories, and managing media relationships.
- Oversee project documentation such as contracts, scopes of work, NDAs, and timelines to ensure smooth project execution.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience working in global issues related to renewable energy, energy access, or experience in a social impact or nonprofit organization.
- Experience managing company or organization’s social accounts.
- Experience in writing strategy and messaging across a full spectrum of communication channels and formats.
- Experience in media relations.
- Experience developing and executing events, in-person and remotely.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into compelling stories and messaging.
- Ability to partner with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Creative and strategic thinker.
- Self-starter with experience managing projects and deliverables across teams and through multiple levels of reviews and approvals.
- Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen values.
- Permanent work authorization in the U.S.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation salary range of $75,000 to $97,000 plus a performance-based bonus
Hybrid work schedule, 3 days in the office per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Work environment perks related to collaboration and engagement with global impact issues
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