Description

Communications Manager - West 

Advanced Energy United (United) educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to power our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating thousands of new jobs every year, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. The U.S. market for advanced energy products and services reached nearly $375 billion in 2022. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States.

If you’re an entrepreneurial, innovative, and thoughtful person looking to make an impact in the clean energy space, United might be the perfect place for you to share your talents. Team members at United are given the trust and responsibility to make big things happen, and myriad opportunities to learn new skills, explore new issue areas, and work with a broad cross section of the clean energy community. Being a team member at United also means working with a talented and diverse group of people, some who bring decades of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, clean tech, government and more—and our collaborative approach means we get to learn from each other, expert and novice, every day. And while our organization is fully remote, we are proud of the people-focused culture we have built and the connectedness of our team.  

We work on serious issues, take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously.

Position Description 

Advanced Energy United is seeking an energetic, smart, and motivated self-starter with media relations experience to manage our public content and communications activities in the Western U.S. Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Communications, this Communications Manager will be responsible for all communications in our Eastern states' portfolio, which currently consists of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. In addition to building and maintaining relationships with members of the media, this individual will work collaboratively with Advanced Energy United’s policy, marketing, sales, and membership teams to develop and execute communications strategies in support of Advanced Energy United’s policy and campaign work advocating for the transition to a 100% carbon free economy. Our companies bring a unique pro-business voice to clean energy discussions and this position would work to ensure that voice is represented and amplified in media discussions. The Communications Manager for the West will elevate the organization’s expert voices in the media and is not expected to act as an organization spokesperson. The Communications Manager will also support Advanced Energy United’s communications, content creation, and social media activities for the entire organization in partnership with other members of the Communications staff.

This position fits at the principal level within Advanced Energy United’s staffing structure.

Special Application Instructions 

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume along with a cover letter expressing why this position and organization interest you.  

Job type: Full-time, regular (residence in U.S. required) 

Location: Western U.S. (remote, residence in California a plus)

Start Date:November/December 2023

Salary: Starting at $65,000 

Advanced Energy United Perks include: 

•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families,  

•    Medical premiums covered for employees at 100% 

•    Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care  

•    Profit Sharing opportunities, and annual merit-based compensation increases 

•    $50/month personal wellness reimbursement 

•    $50/month phone stipend  

•    Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up 

•    Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure 

•    Parental Leave 

•    Tuition Reimbursement, and professional development reimbursement 

•    401(k) plan (with matching incentives) 

•    WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DMV employees)

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.

Requirements

Responsibilities 

• Work with Advanced Energy United staff to translate what are often complex energy policy and regulatory developments into compelling stories and messages that can help motivate key opinion leaders to act. 
• Secure media coverage for Advanced Energy United advocacy campaign efforts, focused on the Western U.S.
• Lead development of communications strategies to support the organization’s advocacy campaigns focused on the Western U.S.
• Manage press relations with news outlets and reporters.
• Pitch reporters by phone and email, draft press statements and releases for media, arrange media interviews for policy team members, write and place op-eds, develop talking points with policy staff.
• Seek out thought leadership opportunities for the organization’s policy and operations staff, such as speaking engagements.
• Support organization’s content creation output, including but not limited to writing and editing blog posts, drafting and publishing content for social media platforms, editing fact sheets, providing writing and planning support for webinars, assisting with weekly and monthly newsletter development, and assisting with additional website content upkeep.
• Track/monitor relevant news across our Western states' portfolio.
• Maintain and develop working relationships with coalition partners and businesses on communications activities.  
• Some travel throughout the year (up to 20%).

Qualifications 

• Demonstrated ability to secure earned media coverage; established contacts and relationships with clean energy reporters in the West is preferred. 

• 4-7 years related professional communications experience; Bachelor’s degree with relevant education experience, such as Communications or Journalism, is preferred. 

• Exceptional writing and organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex issues in a compelling way for a variety of audiences. 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities independently and juggle competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. 

• Flexible attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to work collaboratively and productively with remote teams. 

• Experience with social media platforms is preferred. 

• Experience working on advocacy issues and writing about policy is preferred. 

• Experience working on clean energy issues, such as renewable energy or clean transportation, is a plus.