The Communications Manager, Advocacy is a vital member of the federal communications team, primarily supporting efforts related to EDF and EDF Action’s work on federal policy and climate change.

The Communications Manager, Advocacy, reports to the Senior Communications Director Climate, Health, and Political Affairs, and will help promote EDF and EDF Actions policy goals on key environmental issues including action on climate change.

Core responsibilities include building and executing communications plans, including social media platforms, to amplify and boost EDF and EDF Action policy objectives, advance political and legislative goals, and raise the profile of EDF and its senior leaders on climate, clean energy, and other environmental issues. This position will be responsible for producing public-facing materials in a fast-paced environment and with extreme attention to detail.  The Communications Manager will also play a key role in keeping track of projects across the communications team, and assuring materials are properly reviewed by relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, hardworking communications professional who will effectively, and efficiently accomplish whatever is necessary to get the job done – from the mundane to more elevated professional responsibilities – while keeping a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Execute communication strategy, including:

• Developing, executing, managing and advising on traditional and digital communications strategies and tactics. This includes social media platforms.
• Writing, editing, placing and promoting outreach materials including news releases, statements, opinion editorials, blogs, fact sheets, webpages and social media under deadline pressure.
• Garnering, tracking and amplifying earned media exposure in key media outlets and markets.
• Coordinating multiple levels of approvals for public-facing materials in a timely manner.
• Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
• Work with consultants and vendors to run multilayered ad buys and otherwise garner attention to EDF and EDF Action activities.
• Assisting with rapid response communications activities as needed.
• Leading communications for Clean Air Moms Action including social media, building brand awareness and visibility during election cycles.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop materials.
• Other tasks as assigned.