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Multiplier · 3 weeks ago

Communications Senior Associate - Connected Grid Initiative

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Multiplier is focused on accelerating impact for innovative projects aimed at fostering a sustainable and equitable world. They are seeking a Communications Senior Associate to strengthen the communications capacity and visibility of the Connected Grid Initiative's network, ensuring consistent messaging and effective storytelling across various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

In partnership with grantee communicators, develop and implement a coordinated communications strategy for the CGI network across priority regions or campaigns

Serve as the go-to communications resource for grantees — facilitating information sharing across the network and ensuring alignment around messaging, messenger, and timing

Oversee strategy and prioritization of information available to grantees on CGI’s information hub platform — identify gaps in data or resources, and work with CGI Program Officers and grantees to develop needed content or tools

Lead and coordinate a biweekly Communicators Working Group Zoom meeting with approximately 70 stakeholder attendees

Lead and coordinate a monthly Transmission Taskforce Zoom meeting, including identifying and preparing speakers, communications with attendees, and ensuring inclusivity and participation of all relevant grantees and funders

Monitor and track grantee external communications — flag and circulate relevant news and developments; develop and track metrics to measure the CGI network’s media footprint and overall communications impact

Develop and maintain shared communications resources and collateral

Build and maintain a deep understanding of key industry journalists and outlets relevant to the ecosystem

Identify opportunities for grantee storytelling campaigns and strategic communications initiatives

Ensure alignment across the ecosystem on key transmission messaging

Participate in non-transmission communications efforts, ensuring transmission related work is integrated and showcased as appropriate

Establish and manage a network speaker’s bureau and/or rapid response communications team

Develop and maintain funder-facing materials — e.g. one-pagers, collateral in InDesign or Microsoft Office, quarterly newsletter development, rapidly responding to funder requests

Qualification

Communications strategyMedia relationsProject managementDigital communications toolsStakeholder engagementStorytellingAttention to detailFlexibilityAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

5+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, advocacy, storytelling, or networkwide communications — preferably in an energy, nonprofit, philanthropy, and/or grantmaking context

Demonstrated track record of planning and executing communications strategies, including earned media campaigns, and coordinated storytelling across grantees

Strong writing, editing, and content development skills (newsletters, op-eds, talking points, web copy, social media or blog content) tailored to a variety of audiences

Experience and awareness with external media, journalists, or media outlets — deep understanding of reporter/outlets relationship management, as well as effective strategies for pitching stories and earning media placement

Ability to manage multiple priorities, campaigns, and deadlines simultaneously — strong project management, organization, and attention to detail

Familiarity with digital communications tools and platforms — content management systems (e.g. website CMS), email marketing or listserv tools, social media platforms, and basic digital or multimedia content production (copywriting, basic design or layout, possibly multimedia)

Comfort working collaboratively across teams, partners, and external stakeholders — including grantees, funders, program staff — to align messaging and coordinate communications efforts

Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic environment — able to respond to emerging opportunities (e.g. rapid media outreach, messaging needs), adjust priorities, and adapt communications accordingly alongside colleagues and partners

Strong ethical judgment, discretion, and commitment to consistency and brand integrity — capable of representing the organization and managing sensitive communications with care