Director – Editorial and Engagement

Clean Air Task Force

. Develop and execute CATF’s organization-wide editorial strategy and content calendar .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $147,137 - $176,565 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, editorial leadership, and media relations, with a strong ability to translate complex technical issues into compelling narratives. Proven experience in developing executive communications and leading cross-functional collaboration in mission-driven environments.

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Strategic CommunicationsEditorial LeadershipMedia RelationsExecutive CommunicationsClimate and Energy Policy

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingStorytellingContent DevelopmentSpeech WritingPresentation DevelopmentOpinion Piece CreationCommunications StrategyEvent PlanningMedia Relations Strategy

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingAdvising Senior LeadersRelationship BuildingIndependent Judgment

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NonprofitThink TankResearch InstitutionPhilanthropic OrganizationGovernmentJournalismEnvironmental PolicyClean TechnologyPublic AffairsExternal Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute CATF’s organization-wide editorial strategy and content calendar
Translate organizational priorities and technical expertise into clear, compelling stories
Maintain organizational messaging, editorial standards, voice, and style guidance
Lead or guide annual reports, organizational and program milestones, impact case studies, and other flagship content
Develop an organization-wide approach to conferences, climate weeks, convenings, speaking opportunities, roundtables, executive engagements, and CATF-led events
Determine audiences, messaging, speakers, content, and communications strategies for strategic opportunities
Develop communications strategies for CATF executives and senior experts
Produce speeches, opinion pieces, commentary, presentations, talking points, and other executive communications
Build relationships with influential journalists and outlets
Elevate CATF experts and provide communications counsel during major media moments and sensitive or reputational issues
Connect editorial, media, executive communications, and event strategies through integrated planning
Supervise, coach, and develop communications staff
Set priorities and standards while supporting independent judgment, collaboration, and professional growth
Collaborate across Communications & Marketing, Development, executive leadership, programs, and regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, editorial leadership, media relations, journalism, public affairs, external engagement, or a related field
Strong English-language writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Experience translating complex technical or policy issues into clear communications
Expertise in editorial strategy, institutional storytelling, organizational messaging, and high-profile content
Significant experience developing executive communications and thought leadership
Experience with speeches, opinion pieces, commentary, presentations, talking points, or other executive-level content
Experience developing proactive media relations strategies and working directly with journalists and editors
Experience advising on sensitive, rapid-response, or reputational communications
Experience developing strategic events and external engagements
People leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience
Ability to advise senior leaders, develop staff, and work with technical experts, policy professionals, development teams, and communications colleagues
Experience with climate and energy policy, advocacy, policymaking, environmental policy, clean technology, science, or a closely related field preferred
Familiarity with major international climate, energy, policy, business, or philanthropic forums preferred
Experience developing content for donors, funders, and other philanthropic audiences preferred
Experience working in a global or geographically distributed organization preferred
Experience in a nonprofit, think tank, research institution, philanthropic organization, government, journalism, or similarly mission-driven environment preferred
Additional language skills preferred
Ability to work effectively across U.S. and European time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
CATF pays 80% of medical premiums for eligible employees
CATF pays 100% of dental premiums for eligible employees
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5% of gross annual salary
25 working days of vacation per year for full-time employees
Paid sick leave
U.S. holidays
One flex day in December
Employer-paid basic life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Home-office setup support
Monthly internet stipend
Additional health, wellness, and voluntary benefit resources
Flexible remote working environment
Periodic domestic and international travel