Communications Specialist / Senior Communications Specialist — U.S. & Canada HDV and PV, plus Marine, Aviation, and Fuels

International Council on Clean Transportation•Washington, DC

29d

About The Position

This role is responsible for ICCT's U.S. and Canada Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) and Passenger Vehicle (PV) programs, as well as ICCT's Marine, Aviation, and Fuels program work when targeted at a U.S. audience. The Specialist contributes to strategic planning and outreach efforts across this portfolio, coordinates translations of technical publications as needed, and serves as a primary liaison between the communications team and the relevant program staff. The Senior Specialist builds on these responsibilities with greater independence and specialization, leading strategic planning and outreach efforts and supervising consultants and potentially staff.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications, with demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives (for Communications Specialist).
At least 7 years of relevant experience in communications, with expertise in developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives (for Senior Communications Specialist).
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline (e.g., communications, journalism, or public relations).
Demonstrated experience in public communications, including designing and implementing media outreach and campaigns.
Demonstrated media savvy and experience building and nurturing relationships across a broad range of media formats — from national- and state-level journalists and independent commentators (e.g., Substack writers) to trade publications, podcasters/YouTubers, and traditional outlets.
Experience working with contractors and vendors, including providing guidance and feedback on work products.
Outstanding writing and public speaking skills, with an exceptional ability to communicate technical information and policy details on vehicle, marine, aviation, and fuels topics to individuals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
Expertise in public communications, including designing, implementing, and evaluating media outreach and campaigns (for Senior Communications Specialist).
Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to lead a team's communications approach in a dynamic, rapidly evolving media and policy environment, adapting strategy over a multi-year horizon (for Senior Communications Specialist).
Demonstrated experience managing and supervising the work of contractors and vendors; experience supervising communications professionals or leading teams is preferred (for Senior Communications Specialist).

Nice To Haves

A graduate-level degree is a plus.
Experience supporting media training or coaching for spokespeople, or organizing trainings, is a plus.
Experience supporting partnerships, bilateral relationships, or coalition-building efforts is a plus.
A background in transportation or climate public policy, environmental sciences, climate change mitigation, or energy conservation is preferred.
Familiarity with marine, aviation, or fuels policy is a plus given this role's scope.
Experience in non-governmental organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic communications plans covering U.S. and Canada HDV and PV, and U.S.-audience Marine, Aviation, and Fuels communications.
Serve as liaison between research and program staff and the global communications team to maintain editorial and communications outreach calendars.
Conduct media outreach by building and nurturing relationships with national- and state-level media contacts across a disparate media landscape.
Proactively pitch stories and produce press releases, statements, and other promotional materials.
Support the development of ICCT's roster of spokespeople, including contributing to media training and coaching efforts.
Support the development of bilateral partnerships and coalitions relevant to this portfolio.
Manage digital assets (including social media channels) for U.S. and Canada HDV/PV content and U.S.-audience Marine, Aviation, and Fuels content.
Support the organization of virtual/in-person events, workshops, conferences, and publication launches.
Facilitate the progression of publications through ICCT's editorial process, with particular emphasis on projects requiring comprehensive outreach.
Inform ICCT staff about communications plans and activities across this portfolio.
Monitor and report on the information ecosystem relevant to U.S. and Canada vehicle policy and U.S.-audience marine, aviation, and fuels policy.
Track and report on metrics from communication channels relevant to this portfolio.
Support the coordination of the communications-related work of ICCT consultants engaged within this portfolio.
Lead media strategy across this portfolio.
Lead the development of ICCT's roster of spokespeople, including organizing and delivering media training and coaching.
Lead the development of bilateral partnerships and coalitions relevant to this portfolio.
Collaborate with ICCT's Digital Coordinator and other leaders to plan digital strategies.
Coordinate, lead, and represent ICCT at virtual/in-person events, workshops, conferences, and publication launches.
Supervise the communications-related work of ICCT consultants engaged within this portfolio.
Develop, lead, and support global communications projects that draw on this portfolio.
May supervise 1–2 staff members in the performance of specific communications tasks.