Vice President, Global Methane Communications

The Vice President of Methane Communications will architect EDF's global narrative on methane reduction, a critical lever for slowing global warming.

About the role

This is a 3-year fixed-term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension. The role calls for a sophisticated understanding of the global political and media landscape, spanning government, business, civil society, academia; as well as the role of high-quality data in driving effective action.

Responsibilities

• Architect and drive a proactive global methane communications strategy for EDF’s highest-leverage work, including MethaneSAT, the oil & gas sector, agriculture and livestock.
• Craft a positive narrative to push policy, influence market/capital access, and stimulate corporate action. This role uses high-quality data and science to underpin undeniable human and economic stories and integrates and synthesizes region-based work around a unified global narrative to command the public conversation.
• Elevate the profile of signature methane initiatives, including MethaneSAT, the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter, the Animal Health & Climate initiative, and Better Feeding for Climate, as visible proof points of progress.
• Navigate politically sensitive terrain, including farmer and rancher constituencies and the polarized oil and gas debate in key regions, to preserve credibility across the spectrum.
• Coordinate messaging with key allies, philanthropies, and EDF fundraising team. Serve on EDF's communications leadership team. Support key EDF spokespersons to maximize media and narrative-shaping moments at COP, G7, American Geophysical Union, and similar forums.
• Nurture, lead, and grow a high-performing team of in-house staff, consultants, and agency partners. Manage the methane communications budget for the highest impact of organizational strategies.
• Lead global media relations, crisis communications, and high-impact campaigns for global audiences, with a tailored focus on key regional markets. Partner with science, policy and advocacy teams to design communications that support specific regulatory and diplomatic outcomes (e.g. national methane action plans, super-pollutant provisions under the UNFCCC and Global Methane Pledge, and data collection initiatives).
• Monitor global climate policy, science, politics, and industry trends to position EDF as a definitive thought leader on methane reduction. Establish metrics to rigorously evaluate campaign effectiveness and continuously optimize strategy. Anticipate key developments in sector to strategically position EDF’s voice in a timely way to ensure impact.
• Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Requirements

• At least 15 years' experience in communications, media, or a related field (advocacy sector experience strongly preferred), including at least 10 years in an environmental, energy, government, or multilateral role.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for national and global audiences, including experience managing complex teams of staff, consultants, and partners.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to shift seamlessly between technical and lay audiences, and comfort translating complex environmental science, measurement, and satellite/remote-sensing data into accessible public narratives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong contacts in global media and national outlets in the markets that matter to this work is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of climate issues, with experience or fluency communicating across a variety of sectors, constituencies and industries -- including with investor and financial audiences.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years' experience in communications, media, or a related field (advocacy sector experience strongly preferred), including at least 10 years in an environmental, energy, government, or multilateral role.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for national and global audiences, including experience managing complex teams of staff, consultants, and partners.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to shift seamlessly between technical and lay audiences, and comfort translating complex environmental science, measurement, and satellite/remote-sensing data into accessible public narratives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong contacts in global media and national outlets in the markets that matter to this work is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of climate issues, with experience or fluency communicating across a variety of sectors, constituencies and industries -- including with investor and financial audiences.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of developing and executing successful communications campaigns.
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain credibility across the spectrum.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, able to translate complex environmental science and data into accessible narratives.
• Experience managing complex teams and budgets.
• Knowledge of climate issues and the ability to communicate effectively across various sectors and industries.

Benefits

A strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant to be converted into any other currency.

230,000 - 260,000 USD