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RMI · 3 days ago

Strategic Communications Lead, Building Decarbonization

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$68K/yr - $83K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Execute communications plans and strategies with clear goals, target audiences, and tactics, supporting the strategic vision of RMI communications

Work as liaison between program staff, external partners, and in-house communications teams to execute project development and publication from start to finish

Build and update media lists and research new reporters to connect with proactively; develop media and event briefing materials for experts

Work with media relations team to draft compelling and relevant pitches for reporters

Support program staff in drafting and reviewing op-eds, articles, event talking points, statements, social media posts, and other forms of thought leadership content for spokespeople

Manage and grow the program’s LinkedIn and Twitter/x channels and digital presence

Advise on and maintain LinkedIn and other social platforms for key program spokespeople to increase the team leadership’s public presence

Identify and pitch experts for public speaking opportunities and promote their participation

Work with program, web, and editorial teams to update and optimize web pages and resources

Identify stories and develop written content to advance RMI’s overall brand goals

Proactively identify and leverage news-making moments, milestones, and impacts to drive awareness and interest in the program among target audiences

Maintain program editorial calendar to ensure all program communications activities are coordinated with the central communications (influence) team, including external publications, speaking engagements, media pitching, and digital and social media campaigns

Help develop and report against metrics of success and track activities against outcomes and impact

Coordinate with the program’s external partner communications, marketing, and events teams to ensure maximum reach and impact of projects and staff participation (as needed)

Manage external contractors such as editors, designers, videographers, and social media influencers to execute projects from start to finish

Qualification

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Required

3 to 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism disciplines

Excellent initiative, follow-through, and project management skills

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communications skills

Passion for storytelling and messaging around complex issues

Experience working on digital campaigns, event marketing, and social media initiatives

Experience with graphic design, video editing, Salesforce and PRP is a plus

Preferred

A strong connection to RMI’s mission and expertise in the energy system

Meticulous attention to detail

A strong team player with excellent interpersonal/collaborative skills with staff and counterparts at all organizational levels and with external partners

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Options (5% match, with no vesting schedule)

Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Commuter and Wellness Benefits

Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)

Parental leave

Casual work environment

Company

RMI

Glassdoor

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RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Founded in 1982

Snowmass, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees

http://rmi.org

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