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The Energy for Growth Hub is seeking a Communications Manager to design and execute communications and messaging strategies for the Hub’s research products and initiatives. The Hub aims to effectively communicate its mission and work to diverse audiences, including government officials, investors, businesses, and civil society, both in the US and abroad. We will consider adjusting the role to
Communications Director
or
Senior Communication Manager
for more experienced candidates.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute communications strategies for Hub products and initiatives, translating research timelines into coordinated launch plans across social media, newsletters, media outreach, and events.
Produce the Hub’s podcast end‑to‑end, including guest outreach and scheduling, pre‑production research and briefing, recording support, editing coordination, publishing, and promotion.
Work with the Hub’s core team and network of fellows to produce timely, evidence‑based content on pressing energy poverty questions.
Lead the Hub’s media outreach and engagement with journalists, including regularly pitching outlets and journalists, maintaining media contact lists, monitoring news and proactively identifying relevant hooks for Hub work.
Manage internal comms processes (agendas, trackers, workflows).
Manage updates to the Hub website, including posting articles, graphics, videos.
Produce quarterly reports for our Board of Directors and funders.
Design and distribute newsletters and email communications using ActiveCampaign, and Substack.
Produce and schedule content for social media platforms.
Manage the Hub’s Coffee Break Briefing virtual event series, including scheduling guests, promotion, and running the events.
Serve as the point of contact for the Chief Technology Officer on cybersecurity and AI.
Assist with onboarding processes as needed.
Take on additional communications‑related responsibilities that arise in a small, flexible nonprofit.
Qualifications
Demonstrated passion for our mission
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to communicate complex material clearly and compellingly to non‑experts
Strong project management and organizational skills
Experience managing social, digital, and traditional media platforms
Experience with podcasts, newsletters, and Zoom webinars is a plus, but not required.
Familiarity with tools such as email platforms (e.g., ActiveCampaign), WordPress, social schedulers, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with minimal supervision, and work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, public policy, economics, international relations)
Experience with a related organization (policy, research, or nonprofit) is a strong plus
Sense of humor!
Location:
Washington DC preferred, but open to NYC or other remote
Salary & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance included.
To apply:3>
Please send your CV and a 1-2 page writing sample (e.g., a sole/co‑authored blog post, article, or paper summary), each labeled with your name (Your Last Name, First Name_CV.pdf and Your Last Name, First Name_WritingSample.pdf), and links to any related examples of your communications work to info@energyforgrowth.org with “Comms App [YOUR LAST NAME]” in the subject line. No cover note required.
About the Hub:
The Energy for Growth Hub is a nonprofit network of scholars and advocates using data and evidence to end global energy poverty. Our mission is to create a world where all countries have enough energy to be prosperous, competitive, and resilient. Our model uses a light core team augmented by fellows and advisors around the world.
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Communications Director
or
Senior Communication Manager
for more experienced candidates.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute communications strategies for Hub products and initiatives, translating research timelines into coordinated launch plans across social media, newsletters, media outreach, and events.
Produce the Hub’s podcast end‑to‑end, including guest outreach and scheduling, pre‑production research and briefing, recording support, editing coordination, publishing, and promotion.
Work with the Hub’s core team and network of fellows to produce timely, evidence‑based content on pressing energy poverty questions.
Lead the Hub’s media outreach and engagement with journalists, including regularly pitching outlets and journalists, maintaining media contact lists, monitoring news and proactively identifying relevant hooks for Hub work.
Manage internal comms processes (agendas, trackers, workflows).
Manage updates to the Hub website, including posting articles, graphics, videos.
Produce quarterly reports for our Board of Directors and funders.
Design and distribute newsletters and email communications using ActiveCampaign, and Substack.
Produce and schedule content for social media platforms.
Manage the Hub’s Coffee Break Briefing virtual event series, including scheduling guests, promotion, and running the events.
Serve as the point of contact for the Chief Technology Officer on cybersecurity and AI.
Assist with onboarding processes as needed.
Take on additional communications‑related responsibilities that arise in a small, flexible nonprofit.
Qualifications
Demonstrated passion for our mission
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to communicate complex material clearly and compellingly to non‑experts
Strong project management and organizational skills
Experience managing social, digital, and traditional media platforms
Experience with podcasts, newsletters, and Zoom webinars is a plus, but not required.
Familiarity with tools such as email platforms (e.g., ActiveCampaign), WordPress, social schedulers, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with minimal supervision, and work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, public policy, economics, international relations)
Experience with a related organization (policy, research, or nonprofit) is a strong plus
Sense of humor!
Location:
Washington DC preferred, but open to NYC or other remote
Salary & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance included.
To apply:3>
Please send your CV and a 1-2 page writing sample (e.g., a sole/co‑authored blog post, article, or paper summary), each labeled with your name (Your Last Name, First Name_CV.pdf and Your Last Name, First Name_WritingSample.pdf), and links to any related examples of your communications work to info@energyforgrowth.org with “Comms App [YOUR LAST NAME]” in the subject line. No cover note required.
About the Hub:
The Energy for Growth Hub is a nonprofit network of scholars and advocates using data and evidence to end global energy poverty. Our mission is to create a world where all countries have enough energy to be prosperous, competitive, and resilient. Our model uses a light core team augmented by fellows and advisors around the world.
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