Vice President, Global Methane Communications

Environmental Defense Fund•Washington DC, DC

About The Position

The Vice President of Methane Communications will architect and lead EDF’s global narrative and communications strategy on methane reduction, a high-impact lever for slowing global warming. The role translates complex technical content, high-quality data, and science into credible narratives that mobilize policymakers, industry leaders, investors, scientists, and civil society and support climate action. The VP will integrate regional work into a unified global voice and strengthen EDF’s credibility in settings where methane policy is shaped. The VP manages six staff and a seven-figure budget, leads global media relations, crisis communications, and campaigns, and coordinates closely with EDF leaders, experts, regional communications teams, allies, philanthropies, and fundraising staff. The position also represents communications leadership, supports EDF spokespersons at major forums, and sets metrics to assess and improve campaign effectiveness. This is a three-year fixed-term position with full benefits and possible extension. New York and Washington, DC are preferred locations, with flexibility for other U.S. locations depending on the candidate profile.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience in communications, media, or a related field; advocacy-sector experience is strongly preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in an environmental, energy, government, or multilateral role.
Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for national and global audiences.
Experience managing complex teams of staff, consultants, and partners.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and general audiences.
Ability to translate environmental science, measurement, and satellite or remote-sensing data into accessible public narratives.
Self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Strong knowledge of climate issues and experience or fluency communicating across sectors, constituencies, and industries, including investor and financial audiences.

Nice To Haves

International-level experience is highly desirable.
Strong contacts in global media and national outlets in markets relevant to the work are highly valued.
Multilingual skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Architect and drive a proactive global methane communications strategy for EDF’s high-leverage work, including MethaneSAT, oil and gas, agriculture, and livestock.
Craft a positive narrative that advances policy, influences markets and capital access, and stimulates corporate action, using high-quality data and science to support human and economic stories.
Integrate region-based work into a unified global narrative and help shape the public conversation.
Elevate signature initiatives, including MethaneSAT, the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter, the Animal Health & Climate initiative, and Better Feeding for Climate.
Navigate politically sensitive issues, including farmer and rancher constituencies and polarized oil and gas debates, while preserving credibility across constituencies.
Coordinate messaging with allies, philanthropies, and EDF’s fundraising team.
Serve on EDF’s communications leadership team and support spokespersons at COP, the G7, the American Geophysical Union, and similar forums.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of in-house staff, consultants, and agency partners.
Manage the methane communications budget to maximize the impact of organizational strategies.
Lead global media relations, crisis communications, and high-impact campaigns, tailored to key regional markets.
Partner with science, policy, and advocacy teams on communications supporting regulatory and diplomatic outcomes, including national methane action plans, UNFCCC and Global Methane Pledge provisions, and data collection initiatives.
Monitor global climate policy, science, politics, and industry trends and position EDF as a thought leader on methane reduction.
Establish metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and continuously optimize strategy.
Anticipate sector developments and position EDF’s voice in a timely way to maximize impact.
Advance EDF’s DEI goals by fostering an environment where people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered.