Manager, Corporate Communications

NYSERDA · Albany, NY · Yesterday

MarketingFull-time

About the Role

The Manager, Corporate Communications in the Corporate Communications, Marketing, Events Management, and Social Media business unit plays a key role in developing and implementing a strategic corporate communications program. This role aims to enhance public awareness of NYSERDA’s objectives and achievements, integrating program activities, events, and announcements for both internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead contact for specific Authority programs, working directly with program staff to identify newsworthy announcements and potential media events.
Develop press releases, talking points, conference and event briefing materials, and other documents to support public and media relations efforts.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including media outlets, to facilitate newsworthy announcements.
Provide recommendations and guidance to program teams on public relations efforts, ensuring positive feedback from external and internal constituencies.
Collaborate with social media colleagues to develop and execute NYSERDA messaging across social media platforms.
Work closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and senior leadership on news releases, responses to inquiries, and media-related communications.
Ensure all communications meet high professional standards of accuracy, clarity, and style, coordinating with marketing, web, and social media teams.
Build networks within NYSERDA and other energy and environment agencies.
Perform other responsibilities as necessary, upholding values of respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience in corporate or government communications or public relations, preferably in clean energy, building decarbonization, environmental justice, or finance sectors.
Excellent work ethic, integrity, and attention to detail, with a commitment to high-quality work and team success.
Ability to assess the public impact of NYSERDA decisions and advise senior leadership effectively.
Strong media relations, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent journalistic, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Proven project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Availability for off-hours (nights and weekends) on-call duties.
Proficiency in Microsoft O365 Suite and willingness to learn new software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and 3 years of experience in clean energy, building decarbonization, environmental justice, or finance sectors.

Travel Requirements

10-15% travel in support of media events and executive speaking engagements.