Director, Public Affairs and Communications

Location: Houston, Texas

Travel: Required (approximately 25%)

Position Summary:

The Director of Public Affairs & Communications works closely with the SVP, Public Affairs & Communications to help lead integrated communications, stakeholder engagement, and campaign management strategies for a portfolio of energy-sector clients and consumer advocacy organizations. This role operates at the intersection of public policy, regulatory constructs, and consumer sentiment—translating complex regulatory, infrastructure, and market issues into clear, persuasive narratives tailored to policymakers, regulators, media, and energy consumers—both families and businesses.

The Director is expected to function as both a strategic advisor and execution lead, supporting clients across the full spectrum of energy issues including electric power markets, natural gas infrastructure, electric transmission development, carbon capture, and emerging energy demand growth.  

The Director will be responsible for assisting in crafting strategic engagement strategies for policymakers, energy regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders and the general public. The role includes managing client relationships, particularly with key initiatives under Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), a national, nonpartisan advocacy organization supporting families, small businesses, and energy consumers.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Advisory

• Assist in the design and execution of public affairs strategies aligned with client business objectives, regulatory timelines, and legislative priorities.
• Support client messaging related to complex energy policy issues. 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in the development and management of stakeholder outreach campaigns targeting policymakers, regulators, community leaders, and industry coalitions.
• Support grasstops advocacy efforts, including coalition building and third-party engagement.

 
Media

• Draft and edit high-impact content: op-eds, press releases, white papers, testimony, briefing memos, and digital content.
  
• Support the communications team in translating technical energy concepts into accessible messaging for public and consumer audiences.
  
  

Crisis & Issues Management

• Assist communications response during high-stakes events. 
• Develop proactive and reactive messaging frameworks to mitigate reputational risk.
• Coordinate with government relations and communications teams to ensure message discipline and compliance.

Digital & Campaign Execution

• Oversee digital communications strategies, including social media campaigns, targeted advertising, and stakeholder engagement platforms.
  
  

Team Leadership & Business Development

• Manage and mentor junior communications staff and external vendors.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development (RFPs/RFIs), client pitches, and thought leadership.
• Identify emerging policy and market trends impacting client communications strategies.

Benefits

·     Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), smart phone, PTO, and annual discretionary performance-based bonuses. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Jeff Ostermayer at [email protected]. 

Contact Information
Jeff Ostermayer
[email protected]

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