Organization

Position

SEPA is seeking a strategic and creative Manager, Executive Communications and Thought Leadership to lead external communications for our CEO and executive team. This individual will play a central role in shaping how our leadership shows up on national and global stages—through speeches, op-eds, interviews, social media, and other public platforms.

In close partnership with the Senior Director, External Communications and the Chief Communications Officer, this role will also develop and execute a comprehensive thought leadership strategy that expands the reach and influence of our organization and its leadership across key sectors, audiences, and moments.

This is a high-impact role for a skilled communicator who excels at executive voice development, has a sharp understanding of the media and policy landscape, and knows how to craft narratives that inspire action and spark new conversations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary writer and content strategist for the CEO’s external communications, including keynote speeches, op-eds, bylined articles, panel talking points, podcasts, and executive correspondence.
  
• In collaboration with the Manager, Media Relations, develop timely executive commentary in response to major policy, regulatory, or industry developments to position SEPA leadership as a trusted voice.
  
• Develop and manage an annual executive visibility plan in coordination with the broader communications team and organizational priorities.
  
• Manage the development, drafting, and optimization of executive social media content (particularly LinkedIn) to expand executive influence and visibility.
  
• Identify and secure strategic thought leadership opportunities (e.g., conferences, awards, advisory boards) to elevate the CEO and senior leadership as go-to voices in the energy space.
  
• Collaborate with research, membership, marketing, events, and media teams to ensure alignment and thought leadership integration across organizational efforts.
  
• Provide message development and support for other executive team members as needed.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Senior Director, External Communications, the Chief Communications Officer, and other communications team members to ensure unified and compelling organizational storytelling.
• Work collaboratively across departments to source stories, data, and insights that can inform and enhance executive communications.
• Build and manage relationships with external writers, editors, and agencies as needed to support writing and editorial excellence.
• Help foster a culture of strategic storytelling within the organization, elevating the importance of thought leadership as a tool for impact.

Innovation and Optimization

• Monitor and analyze emerging trends in clean energy, leadership branding, and executive influence to ensure our thought leadership efforts remain cutting-edge.
• Experiment with new platforms, formats, and channels (e.g., LinkedIn newsletters, audio content, long-form essays) to maximize message reach and resonance.
• Regularly assess, track and report on the performance of executive communications to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
• Identify opportunities to amplify CEO and executive content through digital channels and earned media.

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic communications, speechwriting, public affairs, or related fields.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience writing for C-suite or high-profile leaders.
• Ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of media, public policy, and/or the clean energy, environmental, or nonprofit landscape.
• Strong track record of building and executing thought leadership strategies with measurable results.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Creative, adaptable, and highly collaborative team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or within nonprofit advocacy or clean energy organizations.
• Experience working at an agency on energy and/or climate accounts.
• Passion for clean energy or mission-driven work.

What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate?

• Your work will help accelerate our nation’s transformation to a carbon-free electricity system.
• You will enjoy working in a collaborative and highly-supportive work environment with a great team of trustworthy and approachable colleagues. You will experience a culture driven by these organizational behaviors:
  
  • Adaptability - Be flexible and capable of change to achieve maximum impact.
  • Innovation - Drive new understanding & methods to grow ambitiously as an organization and as individuals.
  • Comradery - Work hard and have fun.
  • Humility - Start with questions, rather than answers. Explore all sides of an issue.
  • Ownership - Think and act like owners of SEPA. Hold ourselves and each other accountable for our shared success.
  • Transparency - Communicate honestly, frequently and openly.

Our Culture

At SEPA, culture isn’t something we declare—it’s something we live. We are building a Culture for Everyone: a workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive, grow, and contribute to a mission that matters. SEPA prioritizes diversity within its workforce and across the energy industry. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation, creativity, and better decision-making.

SEPA aims to create a welcoming and equitable environment for all individuals, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability.