Director Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a communications plan supporting EWTC’s advocacy, workforce and member engagement priorities.
• Identify timely opportunities and exercise sound judgment about messaging, audiences, tone and timing.
• Serve as lead writer and editor for news releases, newsletters, articles, op-eds, website content and other communications.
• Oversee and manage EWTC’s website, keeping content current, accurate and organized, and coordinating updates and technical support as needed.
• Manage newsletter content and the editorial calendar, including story selection, writing, editing, approvals, publishing and coordination with staff and contributors.
• Develop stories and thought leadership that draw on member expertise and demonstrate EWTC’s value.
• Evaluate results and improve communications effectiveness.
• Develop speeches, remarks, talking points, briefing materials and social content in the distinct voices of EWTC leaders.
• Build relationships with national, regional and industry media and pursue coverage through pitches, interviews and contributed content.
• Serve as the primary media contact, coordinating responses and preparing spokespeople.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least five years of relevant communications, journalism or public relations experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, demonstrated through work samples, including the ability to explain complex topics and write in different executive voices.
• Experience developing communications strategy and personally carrying out the work.
• Strong editorial judgment, media relations skills and attention to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively and complete work with limited direction.
• Professionalism, discretion and accountability.
• Energy industry or trade association experience preferred.