Vice President of Communications

 

Vice President of Communications Role:

SAFE is looking for a proven communications visionary and leader of extraordinary talent, passion and commitment to develop, grow and advance a strategic communications plan focused on advocacy. They will be a competent spokesperson who can communicate well with different stakeholders from varied political ideologies. They are responsible for managing key messaging and issues through local, regional and national print, broadcast, and online media channels to target audiences in a timely manner. The VP collaborates closely with the policy, development, and government affairs teams, builds and maintains external partnerships, manages and work collaboratively with communications staff.

 

The Vice President will report to the President/CEO and will work closely with the Executive Vice President and other teams. They will manage and mentor an intimate communications team.

 

Above all, the Vice President will be the guardian of the SAFE voice for all external communications.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

·       Leadership: Directing, collaborating and mentoring an intimate communications team consisting of a Media Relations Manager, Director of Editing and Content and the Managing Editor of our independent news and analysis website, The Fuse.

o   Creative, ambitious and strategic in rigorously testing and implementing fresh ideas.

o   Willing to pitch in and help others when needed.

o   Open and transparent about process and progress.

·       Planning and Execution: Crafting internal and external company communications materials such as presentations, talking points proposals, grants and other materials which ensure factual accuracy, quality standards and consistent messaging.

o   Maintain close relationships with reporters covering energy, transportation and technology policy beats.

o   Working knowledge of all media, including conservative.

o   Supporting Media Relations Manager’s efforts on building and maintaining press lists, distributing press releases and statements, discuss news events off and on record, make sure reporters are well-informed on organization, and respond to media inquiries timely and prudently.

o   Leading team strategy for disseminating SAFE messaging, according to relevance and frequency, on organization’s social media platforms and The FUSE.

o   Being the point of contact and lead organizer for all SAFE events, ensuring placements are well-executed and fulfill group’s core objectives. This includes:

§  Working with venues and production teams.

§  Searching for additional speakers.

§  Event promotion.

§  Driving strong attendance.

·       Partnership and Relationship Builder: The Vice President will help maximize potential of external partnerships with trade associations, think tanks and policy groups. They will also maintain established formal relationships with companies that are aligned with organization’s values.

o   Leveraging relationship with Energy Security Leadership Council by working closely and maximizing its value.

·       Effective Spokesperson: Works closely with executive leadership and departmental heads in representing company’s strategic communications interests on a range of political and development initiatives.

o   Responsible for brand and reputational integrity in internal and external engagements.

 

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

·       Minimum of six years of professional experience in the communications field, agency, corporate or otherwise.

·       Passionate commitment to SAFE’s mission, value and strategic direction.

·       Ability to apply knowledge of media landscape and prepare comprehensive communications strategies to achieve successful outcomes.

·       Strong media relations skills.

·       Team management experience.

·       Effectively maximize limited resources comfortably.

·       Experience in crisis/issues communications, public policy communications and brand reputation management.

·       Seamlessly manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

·       Strong presentation skills.

·       Strong working knowledge on engaging target audiences through technology.

·       Effective in driving work forward by delegating and ensuring task completing under deadlines.

·       Ability to interact with senior management and communicate at all levels of the organization.

·       Ability to work in a team and influence others.

·       Demonstrated ability to develop and lead execution of effective communication programs and plans both internal and external across board.

·       Effective people management skills.

·       Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, agencies and partners across the organization.

·       Exceptional oral and written communications skills.

·       Comfortable in fast-pace, changing environments with a good sense of humor.

·       Superior follow-through and time management skills.

·       Straightforward, accurate and honest.

 

Leadership Competencies

Setting Direction

• Establishes and communicates a compelling and inspired vision, creates winning strategies and plans, ensures department strategies are aligned with organization’s core objectives.

Leadership Courage

• Willing to take a managed risk to increase group awareness and target audience.

Creating the Environment

• Develops a positive, respectful, productive and professional work environment.

Building and Maintaining Relationships

• Establishes positive connections with others.

  
  
  To Apply:

  Tell us why you are a great fit for Secure America’s Future Energy (SAFE). Please send a cover letter, resume and compensation requirements to Mr. Kim L. Hunter, Managing Partner, at kimhunterlagrant.com or Greg De Benedictis at gregdebenedictislagrant.com