Energy Policy Director

Company: PLUS Communications
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!PLUS Communications is looking for a Energy Policy Director to provide public affairs and policy expertise, communications strategy and messaging direction, strategic planning, and client relationship management for a large-scale client in the energy industry.Your day in this position includes:

• Serving as a key advisor to the client - providing counsel on day-to-day communications efforts and long-term strategies.
• Develop strategic messaging and communications plans around complex energy policy issues.
• Serving as a resource in the energy space for targeted reporters - for background conversations about relevant policy issues.
• Crafting narratives by distilling complex energy policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences.
• Developing, writing, and editing media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets).
• Serving as a liaison between PLUS' internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors. This job may be for you, if you:
  • Exhibit deep, technical knowledge on energy policy.
  • Have proven experience crafting communication plans and messages about energy issues and policy.
  • Can work together with our clients' public affairs teams to develop strategic communication plans.
  • Can identify and communicate the nuances of energy policy to key stakeholders.
  • Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Have a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Can balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to the details.
  • Can motivate a team to deliver high-quality results in challenging situations.
  • Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment. What we require:
    • 8-10 years of relevant experience in public policy - on Capitol Hill, in the administration, at a think tank
    • Deep and technical knowledge of energy policy.
    • Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content.
    • Experience managing comprehensive communications campaigns.
    • Experience working directly with press and a rolodex of energy or sustainability reporters.
    • Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).
    • Proven experience in writing and editing materials and a strong understanding of AP Style. Benefits you will receive:We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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