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About the Role

Methane reduction is a critical lever for slowing global warming. This role will architect EDF's global narrative on methane, leading a high-stakes communications strategy to mobilize policymakers, industry leaders, investors, scientists, and civil society to accelerate climate action. The position requires a sophisticated understanding of the global political and media landscape, translating complex technical content into compelling narratives that drive action. The VP manages staff and a significant budget, acting as both a strategic leader and a strong executor to strengthen EDF's credibility and voice in policy-shaping discussions.

Responsibilities

Architect and drive a proactive global methane communications strategy for EDF’s highest-leverage work, including Methane SAT, the oil & gas sector, agriculture and livestock.
Craft a positive narrative to push policy, influence market/capital access, and stimulate corporate action, using data and science to underpin human and economic stories.
Integrate and synthesize 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.
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.
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.
Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals, ensuring people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered.

Requirements

At least 15 years' experience in communications, media, or a related field (advocacy sector experience strongly preferred).
At least 10 years in an environmental, energy, government, or multilateral role.
Experience working at the international level is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for national and global audiences.
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.
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.
Multilingual skills also highly valued.
Strong knowledge of climate issues.
Experience or fluency communicating across a variety of sectors, constituencies and industries -- including with investor and financial audiences.
Include a cover letter with your application.

Skills

Communications
Media
Strategic communications
Team management
Writing
Storytelling
Public narrative development
Climate issues communication
Sector communication
Constituency communication
Industry communication
Investor relations communication
Financial audience communication
Global media relations
Crisis communications
Campaign design
Campaign execution
Thought leadership
Measurement and evaluation
DEI principles

Location

NY
DC
Remote (US preferred)

Work Type

Fixed-term
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior level (VP)

Salary/Compensations

230,000 - 260,000 USD

Benefits

Full benefits
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Methane reduction is the fastest, highest-impact lever available today to slow global warming.
EDF is a global organization working on environmental issues.