Job Description
The Communications Manager will develop and execute strategic external and internal communications for Acumen's Energy portfolio, managing content creation, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to amplify impact stories and support organizational goals.
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 narratives 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.
- Coordinate and oversee the planning, development, and execution of events, both in-person and virtual.
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: $75,000 to $97,000 plus a performance-based bonus
Work schedule: Hybrid model, 3 days in the office per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Work environment perks: Collaborative work with internal teams and external vendors, opportunities to work on impactful energy projects
Additional benefits: Permanent work authorization in the U.S., opportunity to work on global issues related to renewable energy and social impact
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