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Communications Specialist, Energy Transition (Western Region): West Coast Based Opportunity
Energy Transition Overview
The goal of EDF’s Energy Transition Team is to bend the curve on global greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel production and use by 2030, cleanly and equitably. We will achieve this through a defined set of strategies targeted at 1) reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, delivery, and use, and 2) reducing demand for fossil fuels in power generation, transportation, buildings, and industry. To achieve this goal, we seek reforms in law, regulation, and/or business practice through a mix of strategic corporate partnerships, direct engagement with policymakers, and mobilizing investor and public sentiment in favor of change. In formulating and achieving our strategies, we will work in close collaboration with EDF regions, draw on cutting-edge science and rigorous economic and financial analysis, and act on principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to develop durable solutions.
Overall Function
The Communications Specialist, Energy Transition is responsible for driving public relations and communications strategies to advance one of EDF’s signature advocacy campaigns aimed at reducing methane pollution from U.S. oil and gas operations. We are seeking a gifted storyteller, writer and media strategist to help raise the methane profile in California, Colorado, North Dakota, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and various tribal nations, and build support for EDF solutions in the region.
A successful applicant will have a proven track record of developing and pitching moving media stories, creating memorable content that increases engagement on social media channels, and finding creative ways to message on moderately complex issues across a range of political landscapes.
The Communications Specialist will report to the Communications Manager guiding EDF’s national U.S. methane campaign and will join a tight-knit, fast-growing multicultural team of top-notch communicators, while working closely with colleagues across the U.S. Region, Energy Transition, EDF+Business, and EDF Brand communications teams.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
For further consideration, please provide a 1-3 page writing sample on a topic of your choice.
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.
The pay range for this role is shown below which takes into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
USD $54,000.00/Yr.
USD $61,000.00/Yr.
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.