Strategic Director, Climate & Energy Communications

Third Way; Washington; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Third Way is seeking a Director of Communications for its Climate and Energy Program in Washington, DC. You will lead the CEP's messaging, media strategy, and research publications, shaping policy narratives and coordinating with senior leadership.

You will manage a team, drive strategic partnerships, and oversee budget decisions while advancing a technology-inclusive clean energy agenda across national audiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in communications, public affairs, media, or advocacy
• Experience developing strategy and managing staff
• Strong relationships with national and trade press
• Excellent written and verbal ability, editing, and synthesis
• Creative marketing approach in a crowded media space

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CEP's communications strategy and calendar
• Lead earned, social, and paid media efforts for the program
• Oversee research publications, maps and microsites, and policy messaging
• Manage CEP budget for media, polling, and vendors
• Coach and develop CEP communications team and partners

Skills

Written Communication

Creativity

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Political awareness

Budgeting

Strategic agility

Accountability

Respectfulness

Education

Graduate degree or relevant undergrad

Job description

Third Way is seeking a Director of Communications for its Climate and Energy Program in Washington, DC. You will lead the CEP's messaging, media strategy, and research publications, shaping policy narratives and coordinating with senior leadership.

You will manage a team, drive strategic partnerships, and oversee budget decisions while advancing a technology-inclusive clean energy agenda across national audiences.