Senior Communications Director, Global Methane

Senior Communications Director Global Methane

Environmental Defense Fund

Overview

The goal of EDF's Energy Transition Team is to bend the curve on global greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel production and use by 2030 cleanly and equitably. We will achieve this through a defined set of strategies targeted at:

1. Reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, delivery, and use.
2. Reducing demand for fossil fuels in power generation, transportation, buildings, and industry.

To achieve this goal, we seek reforms in law, regulation, and/or business practice through a mix of strategic corporate partnerships, direct engagement with policymakers, and mobilizing investor and public sentiment in favor of change. In formulating and achieving our strategies, we will work in close collaboration with EDF regions, draw on cutting-edge science, and act on principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to develop durable solutions.

Overall Function

The Senior Communications Director Energy Transition holds the crucial responsibility of developing and executing a robust global communications strategy that supports EDF's goal of cutting oil and gas methane emissions 75% by 2030. This position is focused on spearheading communications efforts related to EDF's methane campaign with particular emphasis on emissions reductions within the energy sector and will include conducting calls across multiple time zones.

The Senior Communications Director oversees a spectrum of communications channels including earned, social, and paid media, digital content distributed across EDF platforms, as well as activities related to thought leadership and the development of messaging and stories. They critically support the mission team by providing strategic guidance in media and public affairs including content development and review, and people and performance management.

They utilize systems and processes to structure support and oversee communications for priority projects that require a strategic communications approach. In collaboration with the mission leader, they identify opportunities, devise plans, and manage activities that create value at both the regional and international levels. Moreover, the Senior Director works closely with our experts, allies, and affiliates to bring forward proactive communications, persuasive storytelling, and broad education efforts related to EDF's methane work.

The role is also integral in leveraging performance data to shape recommendations and share information among internal stakeholders for planning, tracking progress, and utilizing research and analysis to guide decision-making. The Senior Director reports to the Associate Vice President Communications. This is a term position through September 30, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy for Global Methane communications and provide strategic leadership remaining fully informed about mission objectives, strategies, and communications needs.
• Identify high relevance opportunities and collaborate with the AVP Communications Energy Transition to develop comprehensive plans that anticipate significant moments for issue and brand awareness as well as advocacy efforts across various audiences and regions.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across EDF with the policy, science, economics, health, and business teams while working closely with MarComm colleagues to plan and execute methane tentpole campaigns and initiatives.
• Provide real-time and long-range communications advice to Global Methane leaders on communications strategies and tactics, including ensuring the strategic use of in-house expertise in achieving mission goals and applying communication best practices.
• Lead regular editorial meetings to generate fresh, innovative angles for methane-related media work.
• Participate 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.
• Develop, implement, and oversee communications strategies and tactics that advance mission goals, including media outreach, messaging, talking points, social media, digital communications, and collateral development.