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Policy & Advocacy Communications Manager

Washington, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $215K/yr

bp is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Communications Manager to join their US communications team. This leadership role will develop and execute advocacy communications strategies to advance bp's policy objectives while reinforcing the company's reputation as a responsible energy partner.

EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Developing advocacy campaigns that advance bp’s US policy objectives at the federal, state and international levels

Running license-to-operate and trust-building campaigns that reinforce bp’s role as a responsible operator, employer and energy partner

Crafting high-impact content and materials that articulate bp's positions to policy-focused audiences

Leading communications for bp’s integrated advocacy campaigns that advance our policy objectives

Collaborating across federal, policy, media and digital teams to build how bp’s positions are perceived by policymakers and stakeholders

Developing campaign strategies and KPIs that effectively measure advocacy impact

Equipping spokespeople and trade associations with clear, aligned advocacy messaging and materials

Leading license-to-operate and reputation-building campaigns at regional and site levels

Monitoring policy, media and social sentiment to identify and handle emerging risks; lead proactive or reactive communications interventions as the need arises, working with other C&EA teams

Collaborating with site-based C&EA teams to integrate community engagement, sponsorships and local storytelling to highlight bp’s investments in America and demonstrate bp’s social value

Working strategically with the media relations and digital communications teams to amplify bp’s position on key advocacy and reputation issues

Leading bp’s advocacy and reputation messaging, ensuring consistency across C&EA, businesses and trade associations

Leading the production of high-impact content and collateral that connect bp’s policy positions with its operational and societal footprint

Developing international and site-level communications to ensure alignment between US and global narratives

Collaborating with the digital communications team to track narrative penetration, message consistency and stakeholder resonance through regular insights and reporting to leadership

Qualification

Advocacy campaign developmentUS energy policy knowledgeCross-functional team leadershipPublic relations experienceProject management skillsAnalytical skillsNetworking skillsOutstanding writing skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, political science or related field

Confirmed experience in critical communications, public affairs or advocacy within corporate, government or agency environments

Confirmed ability to develop and complete coordinated advocacy campaigns and reputation strategies

Strong understanding of US energy policy landscape and regulatory environment

Critical thinking and ability to connect policy priorities with business objectives

Outstanding writing and storytelling skills for policy-focused audiences

Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders

Professional track record in a large organization and evidence of leading projects from concept to completion using a number of tools and solutions

Excellent coordination, communication, project management and networking skills; proven analytical, problem-solving and budget management skills

Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

Preferred

Experience in the energy industry, especially oil and gas

Results-oriented with ability to prioritize under pressure

Proactive and forward-thinking

Collaborative mentality – a natural ability to work across businesses and through various teams within C&EA

Consistently meets high standard of quality, performance, and productivity

Produce desired results in a timely and highly proficient manner without supervision

Seeks additional responsibilities and uses innovation to improve job knowledge and procedures

Benefits

Paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees)

9 paid holidays per year

2 personal choice holidays

Up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

Generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program

Access to health, vision, and dental insurance

Life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Company

bp

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BP is an energy company providing oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions, alongside refining, trading, and shipping services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Arcius Energy.

Founded in 1909