Overview

About Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG):
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a non-profit, broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-capacity grid. Our mission is to make America's electric grid more affordable, reliable, and sustainable by overcoming the challenges of an insular, outdated, and short-sighted regional transmission planning and permitting system. ACEG brings together diverse support from business, labor, consumer and environmental groups, and other transmission supporters to educate policymakers and key opinion leaders about the benefits of a robust transmission grid. ACEG operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Position Description:
ACEG is seeking a skilled and motivated Communications Manager to lead our communication efforts and effectively convey our message to various stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, opinion leaders, and the general public. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing abilities; the ability to connect with reporters; experience writing and editing press releases, technical reports, and other written products; and can coordinate communication strategies that align with ACEG's goals.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to advance ACEG's mission.
  • Write and edit compelling, accurate, and persuasive communications materials that effectively convey ACEG's message.
  • Manage strategic communications consultants.
  • Report to the Executive Director and collaborate with staff and consultants to develop strategic communication plans and campaigns.
  • Edit technical reports and papers.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and promotion of ACEG reports, white papers, and campaigns.
  • Coordinate and manage ACEG's communication efforts, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand identity across various platforms and initiatives.
  • Draft content for the ACEG website, earned media, social media, and email marketing.
  • Coordinate messaging and public outreach with partner organizations to amplify key issues and ACEG's mission.
  • Expand ACEG's media relations capacity by cultivating and enhancing relationships with target media outlets and reporters.
  • Develop earned media materials, build media lists, and pitch ACEG insights and experts to reporters.
  • Leverage news-making moments to increase awareness and interest in ACEG's work among target audiences.
  • Coordinate meetings, both locally and remotely, to bring stakeholders together and identify stakeholder needs and next steps in ACEG’s work. 

Key Qualifications:
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce high-quality content for various communication channels.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in scheduling and coordinating meetings both locally and remotely.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in communications, with a focus on policy advocacy, energy, or climate change, for the media, a government agency, company, or trade association.
  • Experience securing media coverage and maintaining relationships with energy, environmental, and policy reporters is preferred, at national and regional levels.
  • Excellent judgment and ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience, including policymakers, industry influencers, stakeholders, and the general public.
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for ACEG's mission to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-capacity grid.

Compensation and Benefits:
ACEG offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.

ACEG provides an excellent benefits package including fully paid health insurance for the employee, employer contributions to medical and transportation FSA plans, an employer match on 401(k) contributions, up to 5% of salary, LTD, STD, Life and AD&D insurance, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and the office closes between December 26 and January 1 each year.

This position is located in Washington, D.C. with flexibility for a hybrid schedule.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for two to three professional recommendations to applications@cleanenergygrid.org with the subject “Communications Manager”. 

ACEG is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms ACEG’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
 
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