Own ACP's day-to-day media relations and rapid-response strategy, serving as the primary press contact and coordinating with senior leadership on strategic communications and thought leadership across national, regional, and trade outlets.

Lead proactive media strategies and messaging for policy and industry trends
Provide media counsel and interview prep to senior leaders

Job Description

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.

American Clean Power Association (ACP)

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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power.

Founded in 2021

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

236 employees (11 in marketing)

cleanpower.org

83% recommend to a friend

100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

49.2K

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$1.3K

Traffic Source Mix

40%

Direct

49.3%

Referral

8.4%

Social

1.5%

Paid

0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~236

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

11 (5% of company)

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Job Summary

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Requirements

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American Clean Power Association (ACP)

Traffic Signals

Headcount Trend

Marketing Team

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