Advocacy Communications Lead, Energy Policy & Coalitions

Constellation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is a leading energy company seeking a communications professional to devise and execute externally focused strategies. You will build relationships with NGOs, trade associations and influencers, and coordinate coalitions to influence energy policy.

You will craft messaging, manage digital campaigns and advocate with policymakers at state and federal levels. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and coordinating cross-functional teams to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree and 9+ years of experience OR
• 14+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in political/policy communications, advocacy, journalism, public relations or similar
• Excellent writer and cogent thinker
• Familiarity with digital campaigning and social media campaigning
• Demonstrated talent for strategic problem-solving with a bias for action
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Create and execute strategic communications plans in support of key state and federal public policy objectives, including thought leadership plans for relevant executives.
• Build and maintain grassroots coalitions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key thought leaders, influencers, NGOs and allied advocacy groups.
• Influence policymakers on key regulatory and legislative priorities through public advocacy and activations.
• Manage agency contracts and relationships to build modern, state-of-the-art digital campaigns and develop messaging documents for public policy priorities and stakeholder activation initiatives, including fact sheets, FAQs, mailers, digital ads, and other collateral.
• Monitor emerging issues from the federal and state executive branches and in legislatures.
• Provide strategic recommendations to advance support for business and policy priorities.

Skills

Policy communications

Public relations

Digital campaigning

Strong writing

Project management

Political advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

14+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Constellation is a leading energy company seeking a communications professional to devise and execute externally focused strategies. You will build relationships with NGOs, trade associations and influencers, and coordinate coalitions to influence energy policy.

You will craft messaging, manage digital campaigns and advocate with policymakers at state and federal levels. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and coordinating cross-functional teams to advance