Job Description
The Communications Manager will develop and execute strategic external and internal communications for Acumen's Energy portfolio, including managing content creation, media relations, and events, to effectively tell the organization's impact stories and support its mission 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 sector topics.
- Identify communication opportunities, develop messaging strategies, and craft compelling ideas 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 consultants to produce high-quality content highlighting the energy portfolio.
- Support media engagement efforts, including research, pitching stories, and managing media relationships.
- Coordinate and oversee the planning and execution of events, both in-person and remote.
- Track project documentation such as contracts, scopes of work, NDAs, and timelines to ensure timely delivery.
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 with 3 days in the office per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Work environment perks related to collaboration across teams and external vendors
Opportunities to work on impactful projects in the energy sector, including events and media engagement
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