Director, Public Relations & Communications (Climate & Energy)

New York, USA (Remote)

$100K/yr – $125K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated tech/climate PR programs and thought leadership for high-growth clients across earned, owned, and digital channels.

  • Lead integrated communications programs across earned media, executive thought leadership, owned content, and digital/social channels
  • 8–10+ years in PR/communications with tech and climate/sustainability focus
  • Experience shaping launches, policy milestones, and cross-functional leadership

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and run full-funnel, integrated communications programs across earned media, executive thought leadership, owned content, and digital/social channels
  • Manage client relationships, providing strategic counsel and anticipating program needs
  • Shape and lead high-impact moments like launches, announcements, funding, and policy milestones
  • Partner with executives to develop thought leadership platforms, including planning and execution with bylines, LinkedIn, speaking engagements, and reactive commentary.
  • Identify and activate timely storytelling opportunities tied to industry, policy, and cultural moments
  • Write and edit high-impact materials, including messaging frameworks, brand narratives, thought leadership, and long-form and social content
  • Build and maintain strong media relationships across tech, climate, and energy sectors
  • Lead and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality work and supporting growth and advancement
  • Manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, and editorial content (some agency and/or high-growth tech experience preferred)
  • Strong background in technology communications and experience in climate, energy, or sustainability sectors; familiarity with public affairs, policy, or regulatory environments is a plus
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives
  • Strong writer and editor with experience developing both executive thought leadership and POV-driven content, and owned editorial and visual content like blogs, whitepapers, FAQs, data reports, and short-form videos
  • Strong media instincts and a track record of developing story angles and securing high-impact coverage across top-tier and industry outlets.
  • Deep understanding of how stories move across media, newsletters, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
  • Experience leading teams and developing talent
  • Highly organized, strong communicator, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Benefits

  • Fully covered health benefits, including vision and dental.
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness stipend
  • Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
  • Virtual-first, work-from-anywhere setup
  • People- and community-oriented with in-person team gatherings
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LaunchSquad is a communications and creative agency that helps ambitious brands shape what’s next.We work with companies at pivotal moments—launching new ventures, differentiating in or creating new markets, or evolving their brand to meet the moment. Whether we’re working alongside a large in-house team or acting as a company’s de facto communications lead, we adapt to fit the role our partners need most.From AI, climate, and robotics to consumer, enterprise software, and beyond—we work across industries where the future is being built.Our team of strategists, writers, designers, and media pros blends storytelling, strategy, media, and content to help brands earn attention and build momentum. We craft narratives that connect innovation to impact—helping companies break through, lead meaningful conversations, and show why their work matters. We also contribute to the conversation through platforms like The Cooler, our climate podcast, and The Prompt, our newsletter on AI and creativity – check them out and subscribe below. Let's have better conversations about climate solutions together. Subscribe to The Cooler: thecooler.substack.comWant to dive deep into what makes AI the greatest tool for storytelling? Subscribe to The Prompt: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7227722852819447808Read up on some of our latest client work and SquadLand posts at our Website: launchsquad.com/blog

Founded in 1999
San Francisco, California, USA
122 employees (23 in marketing)