Responsibilities

• Lead ACP’s day-to-day media relations, serving as the primary point of contact for press inquiries and proactive outreach across national, regional, and trade outlets.
• Act as ACP’s press secretary, managing daily media engagement while coordinating closely with the Vice President, Public Relations and senior executives on higher-profile, sensitive, or strategic press matters.
• Develop and execute proactive media strategies that elevate ACP’s visibility, credibility, and thought leadership in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with the Vice President, Corporate Communications and senior executives on thought leadership opportunities to elevate ACP in the media and among key audiences.
• Manage rapid-response and rapid offense communications related to breaking news, policy developments, or reputational issues, applying sound judgment under tight deadlines and evolving circumstances.
• Draft, edit, and oversee press materials including press releases, statements, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, and background briefing documents.
• Partner closely with Policy and Advocacy teams to translate complex policy positions, regulatory developments, and industry trends into accurate, accessible media messaging.
• Provide media counsel and preparation to senior leaders and subject matter experts, including interview preparation, message framing, briefing materials, and real-time guidance as needed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key reporters, editors, and producers covering clean energy, climate, business, and public policy.
• Monitor media coverage, news cycles, and emerging narratives affecting the clean energy sector; proactively identify risks, opportunities, and recommended engagement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in media relations, public affairs, journalism, or communications, ideally within a policy-adjacent, advocacy, or mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a press-facing spokesperson or lead media contact for an organization, issue area, or public figure.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, including national, trade, and regional outlets relevant to energy, policy, and business.
• Proven ability to translate complex, technical, or policy-driven issues into clear, accurate messaging for broad audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with experience producing press materials under tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure or rapidly evolving situations.
• Experience advising and preparing senior leaders for media engagement, including interviews and public statements.
• Ability to manage external vendors or agencies and collaborate effectively across internal teams.
• Comfort operating independently while coordinating closely with senior leadership.

Benefits

• ACP offers a 401k, PTO and sick leave, commuter benefits, wellness reimbursement, and professional development/tuition reimbursements for eligible employees.