Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Policy)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States (hybrid)

Salary: $103,600 per year for a Senior Communications Specialist in Washington, DC.

Company

hirify.global develops and communicates research and policy work related to transportation, climate change mitigation, energy conservation, and vehicle, marine, aviation, and fuels policy.

What you will do

• Lead strategic communications plans for U.S. and Canada heavy-duty vehicle and passenger vehicle programs, plus U.S.-audience marine, aviation, and fuels work.
• Coordinate communications between research and program staff and the global communications team, maintaining editorial and outreach calendars.
• Lead media strategy, build relationships with national- and state-level journalists and other media contacts, pitch stories, and produce press releases and statements.
• Develop the spokesperson roster through media training and coaching, and lead bilateral partnerships and coalition-building efforts.
• Plan, produce, and schedule digital content; coordinate and represent ICCT at events, workshops, conferences, and publication launches.
• Manage publication outreach and editorial processes, monitor policy and media ecosystems, report communications metrics, supervise consultants, and support global communications projects.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant communications experience, including developing and implementing strategic communications initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Expertise in public communications, including designing, implementing, and evaluating media outreach and campaigns.
• Demonstrated media savvy and an established record of building and nurturing relationships with national- and state-level journalists, independent commentators, trade publications, podcasters, YouTubers, and traditional outlets.
• Experience with media training and coaching or organizing trainings for researchers and staff.
• Experience building and supporting partnerships, bilateral relationships, or coalitions.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to lead communications approaches in a dynamic, rapidly evolving media and policy environment over a multi-year horizon.
• Outstanding writing and public speaking skills, including the ability to communicate technical information and policy details on vehicle, marine, aviation, and fuels topics to diverse professional and cultural audiences.
• Experience managing and supervising contractors and vendors.

Nice to have

• Graduate-level degree.
• Experience supervising communications professionals or leading teams.
• Background in transportation or climate public policy, environmental sciences, climate change mitigation, or energy conservation.
• Familiarity with marine, aviation, or fuels policy.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment in Washington, DC.
• Health insurance and substantial paid vacation.
• Retirement contribution with a 7% employer contribution.
• Transportation subsidies and other benefits.
• Equal employment opportunity workplace.