Senior Communications Advisor, Climate and Energy Program

Third Way • DC

87d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy. Third Way’s Climate and Energy Program (CEP) works to grow access to affordable, reliable, clean energy, for every American. The program's communications team is looking to add a sharp, strategic communicator to our crew, as we work to grow support for clean energy technologies, strengthen clean energy messaging, and raise awareness of the work of our policy team. Using press, digital media, public opinion research, and events, the Communications team moves the needle on key energy policies and helps influential stakeholders communicate the benefits of the energy transition in ways that resonate for everyday people. We tackle sticky political and messaging challenges head-on, and we’re unafraid to start provocative conversations about the future of American energy strategy. This new position will help shape communications strategy for the Climate and Energy Program, refining our narrative, identifying new opportunities to leverage our work and grow our public profile. Strong writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and keen political instincts are a must-have.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in political communications OR climate and energy communications OR other relevant field
• Have an undergraduate degree or higher in communications or a related field
• Prior experience building communications strategy, including earned and digital media
• Understanding of public opinion research
• Passionate about expanding clean energy in America and lowering energy costs for working people; familiarity with pressing issues in energy and American politics

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Organized with strong project management ability
• Analytical & Research Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Detail Orientation
• Political Awareness
• Creativity
• Knowledge Management
• Accountability for Self
• Respectfulness

Responsibilities

• Build and implement a rollout and promotion strategy for new policy products
• Write messaging guides for policymakers, NGOs, industry, and candidates on hot-button energy issues
• Shape day-to-day earned and digital media efforts
• Network with press, communications and public opinion experts, NGOs, and others to grow our sphere of influence and expand awareness of our messaging strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees