Advocacy Communications Lead — Policy & Coalitions (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation seeks a senior strategist to lead externally focused communications for state and federal policy priorities. You will develop and execute proactive campaigns, coordinate coalitions, and manage relationships with NGOs, think tanks, and influencers to advance energy policy goals.

The role requires a strong writer, political acumen, and experience in digital advocacy, with travel to support in-person briefings and events. Remote-friendly with occasional on-site meetings.

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 state and federal public policy objectives, including thought leadership plans for executives.
• Build and maintain grassroots coalitions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with NGOs, thought leaders and allied advocacy groups.
• Influence policymakers on regulatory and legislative priorities through public advocacy and activations.
• Manage agency contracts and relationships to build modern digital campaigns and develop messaging documents for priorities.
• Monitor emerging issues from federal and state bodies and legislatures.
• Provide strategic recommendations to advance support for business and policy priorities.

Skills

Policy communications

Excellent writing

Digital campaigning

Strategic problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years

Master's degree with 9+ years

14 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Constellation seeks a senior strategist to lead externally focused communications for state and federal policy priorities. You will develop and execute proactive campaigns, coordinate coalitions, and manage relationships with NGOs, think tanks, and influencers to advance energy policy goals.

The role requires a strong writer, political acumen, and experience in digital advocacy, with travel to support in-person briefings and events. Remote-friendly with occasional on-site meetings.