Strategic Communications Lead - Electricity

October 11

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RMI

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Clean Energy and Renewable energy

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1982

⚡ Energy

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2022-03

Description

• Execute communications plans and strategies with clear goals, target audiences, and tactics, supporting the strategic vision of RMI communications • Work as liaison between program staff, external partners, and in-house communications teams to execute project development and publication from start to finish • Build and update media lists and research new reporters to connect with proactively; develop media and event briefing materials for experts • Work with media relations team to draft compelling and relevant pitches for reporters • Support program staff in drafting and reviewing op-eds, articles, event talking points, statements, social media posts, and other forms of thought leadership content for spokespeople • Manage and grow the program’s LinkedIn channels and digital presence • Advise on and maintain LinkedIn and other social platforms for key program spokespeople to increase team thought leadership’s public presence • Identify and pitch experts for public speaking opportunities and promote their participation • Work with program, web, and editorial teams to update and optimize web pages and resources • Identify stories and develop written content to advance RMI’s overall brand goals • Proactively identify and leverage news-making moments, milestones, and impacts to drive awareness and interest in the program among target audiences • Maintain program editorial calendar to ensure all program communications activities are coordinated with the central communications (influence) team, including external publications, speaking engagements, media pitching, and digital and social media campaigns • Help develop and report against metrics of success and track activities against outcomes and impact • Coordinate with the program’s external partner communications, marketing, and events teams to ensure maximum reach and impact of projects and staff participation (as needed) • Manage external contractors such as editors, designers, videographers, and social media influencers to execute projects from start to finish

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism disciplines • Excellent initiative, follow-through, and project management skills • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communications skills • Passion for storytelling and messaging around complex issues • Experience working on digital campaigns, event marketing, and social media initiatives • Experience with graphic design, video editing, Salesforce and PRP is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance • 403b retirement options (5% match immediately) • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability • Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access) • Generous paid time off • Parental leave • Commuter and wellness benefits • Casual work environment