Sr Manager, Advocacy Communications - West

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

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries,

• eligible employees are offered a bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase program
• comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs
• disability and life insurance benefits
• paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• and much more

Expected salary range of $157,500 to $175,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Location

This role offers remote flexibility but will require some travel for in-office meetings. Our ideal candidate will live within commutable distance to our Houston, TX or San Diego, CA office locations.

Primary Purpose of Position

Constellation is a leading voice on many complex clean energy policies at the state and local level and must build support and momentum for company priorities. This position will be responsible for devising and executing proactive, externally focused communications strategies to build and maintain relationships with key NGOs, trade associations, think-tanks and energy and consumer influencers. A priority focus will be organizing and coordinating coalitions designed to influence assigned state policies and federal policies related to low and zero - emissions energy and understanding the political and policy pressure points and encouragement to advance reliable energy policies. Stakeholder management will be a key aspect of the role, including identifying and working with key online influencers, and building and managing databases of supporters and activists. This role also leads the execution of Constellation's digital education and call-to-action campaigns (online petitions, calls and letters to policymakers, etc.) to build momentum and galvanize support for key policy and business priorities. The position will report to the Vice President of Strategic Communication and Public Advocacy and advise Government Affairs & Public Policy, and work collaboratively with Communications, the Generation and Commercial businesses, Marketing, Brand and Reputation, Investor Relations, Legal, and other Constellation organizations, as well as contracted lobbyists and contractors.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• 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.

Minimum 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 and with a bias for action
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships with influential NGOs, academic orgs and/or think tanks in the environmental/energy sector.
• Experience and knowledge of energy policy and politics
• Leadership experience within a political campaign, advocacy group, think tank, journalism, Congressional office or similar organization

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.