Director, Energy Policy Communications

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 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.
Developing strategic messaging and communication 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.
Requirements
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:
6-8 years of relevant experience in public policy – on Capitol Hill, in the administration or 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
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, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.