Associate Manager, Campaigns And Communications

Summary

Join the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) as the Associate Manager of Campaigns and Communications! This role is crucial in developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to advance BDC's campaigns in New York State. You will create strategic communications plans, develop compelling written materials, manage the editorial calendar, and build relationships with media influencers. The ideal candidate possesses strong campaign communications experience, understands New York's policy landscape, and is passionate about building electrification and climate issues. This remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause. The position requires strong writing, communication, and project management skills. The BDC is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of campaign communications experience, preferably in the political, organizing or campaign advocacy space
• Proven understanding of New York’s public policymaking, legislative, and regulatory landscape
• Outstanding written, oral and presentation skills that demonstrate an ability to translate policy or regulatory concepts, and convey a compelling story and powerful narrative
• Knowledge of and passion for building electrification and climate issues with understanding of the importance of equity and justice in advancing climate solutions
• Experience working effectively with, and building consensus among, a variety of internal and external stakeholders who may possess divergent viewpoints and agendas
• Creative, calm and adaptable thinker, adept at pivoting messaging to different audiences and targets, and comfortable with campaign fluctuations that require adapting strategies, tactics and timelines
• Familiarity with and experience working with New York media
• Strong, demonstrated project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Passion for social and environmental justice, enthusiasm for building decarbonization and interest in working for a growing and dynamic organization

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a strategic communications plan informed by and responsive to the political landscape in NY, which will advance our campaigns, leverage our key messages, particularly with legislators, and contribute to winning our goals. This annual plan includes earned, paid and owned media and is developed in collaboration with the NY team
• Shape New York’s decarbonizing story by creating clear, concise and innovative written materials that showcase BDC’s key messages and amplify New York’s campaign goals; materials include opinion editorials, legislative memos, fact sheets, presentations, emails, speeches, press releases and statements, and marketing/event materials
• Develop and manage our editorial calendar to advance our advocacy and campaign work across a wide range of media, ensuring that communications tactics are aligned with campaign strategy in a way that will inspire, influence and move our targets in NYS. Monitor climate, energy and political media coverage and make recommendations on responses such as letters to the editor and other opportunities to advance our campaigns
• Develop relationships with journalists, editorial boards, bloggers, and other media influencers in order to enhance the Coalition’s position as an expert on building electrification in New York. Develop and manage relationships with state and local media, including developing and maintaining active press lists and tracking ongoing coverage of building electrification in NY
• Build and maintain strong relationships with communications staff in partner organizations, and support the development of strategic communications in the coalitions BDC is part of in NY; this includes coordinating on and managing work products with stakeholders and coalition partners
• Identify opportunities to boost BDC’s visibility and leadership through writing and speaking opportunities, such as opinion editorials, keynote speeches, and panel discussions
• Develop compelling content for and help manage BDC’s social media platforms and website, leveraging them for campaign narratives and calls to action
• Manage live and online events with coalition partners, such as press conferences, press and legislative briefings, and educational and community outreach events, as well as internal BDC events and presentations
• Support the New York team in preparing for public speaking engagements and media interviews, providing talking points, editing presentation materials, and spearheading interview prep; identify and manage a network of spokespeople who can speak on behalf of our campaigns
• Monitor daily media coverage of various campaigns and related subject matter, maintain searchable files and ensure the team is kept up to date on relevant state and local news
• Draft and coordinate internal content and coordination with other communications and marketing staff at BDC, including NY contributions to BDC’s newsletter, NY’s bi-weekly update, and weekly all staff updates

Benefits

• Paid health insurance coverage
• Retirement benefits with company matching
• Unlimited flexible paid leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Access to professional development resources