LaunchSquad

Director, Public Relations – Communications, Climate & Energy

LaunchSquad

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and run full-funnel, integrated communications programs across earned media, executive thought leadership, owned content, and digital/social channels
  • Manage client relationships, providing strategic counsel and anticipating program needs
  • Shape and lead high-impact moments like launches, announcements, funding, and policy milestones
  • Partner with executives to develop thought leadership platforms, including planning and execution with bylines, LinkedIn, speaking engagements, and reactive commentary.
  • Identify and activate timely storytelling opportunities tied to industry, policy, and cultural moments
  • Write and edit high-impact materials, including messaging frameworks, brand narratives, thought leadership, and long-form and social content
  • Build and maintain strong media relationships across tech, climate, and energy sectors
  • Lead and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality work and supporting growth and advancement
  • Manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, and editorial content (some agency and/or high-growth tech experience preferred)
  • Strong background in technology communications and experience in climate, energy, or sustainability sectors; familiarity with public affairs, policy, or regulatory environments is a plus
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives
  • Strong writer and editor with experience developing both executive thought leadership and POV-driven content, and owned editorial and visual content like blogs, whitepapers, FAQs, data reports, and short-form videos
  • Strong media instincts and a track record of developing story angles and securing high-impact coverage across top-tier and industry outlets.
  • Deep understanding of how stories move across media, newsletters, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
  • Experience leading teams and developing talent
  • Highly organized, strong communicator, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Benefits
  • Fully covered health benefits, including vision and dental.
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness stipend
  • Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
  • Virtual-first, work-from-anywhere setup
  • People- and community-oriented with in-person team gatherings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
public relationscommunicationseditorial contenttechnology communicationsnarrative developmentwritingeditingstorytellingcontent creationmedia relations
Soft Skills
strategic counselclient relationship managementleadershipmentoringorganizational skillscommunicationmulti-taskinganticipation of needsteam developmenthigh-quality work