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RMI works to accelerate the transition to a clean, secure, and prosperous zero-carbon energy system. Its teams develop and scale practical solutions across carbon-free buildings, electricity, transportation, climate finance, urban transformation, and technology innovation. Through research, consulting, and collaborative programs, RMI helps organizations and communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions while advancing energy sustainability and resilience worldwide.
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Senior Energy Transition Editor – RMI (Remote, United States)

Lead editorial work that turns RMI’s energy-transition research into clear, engaging stories. Guide thought leadership, editorial strategy, and audience engagement across climate communications.

USUnited States
$73,567 – $90,683 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredEditor
WordPress

Description

  • Create, edit, and deliver major content such as research reports, articles, newsletters, op-eds, annual reports, profiles, executive communications, and long-form features.
  • Work with subject matter experts to turn complex technical analysis into persuasive, practical narratives.
  • Research, report, write, and edit original coverage of energy and the energy transition.
  • Maintain high standards for accuracy, clarity, accessibility, editorial quality, and audience relevance.
  • Set and maintain editorial standards and best practices across formats and distribution channels.
  • Develop narrative direction and editorial strategy for reports, campaigns, initiatives, and thought leadership.
  • Advise colleagues and experts on messaging, narrative framing, structure, and storytelling techniques.
  • Convert technical research and policy analysis into stories tailored to specific audiences.
  • Track emerging trends and storytelling opportunities across energy, technology, finance, and policy.
  • Support integrated content strategies aligned with communications, policy, market, and organizational goals.
  • Create content for policymakers, business leaders, technical experts, funders, journalists, and public audiences.
  • Apply audience research, engagement metrics, and performance data to editorial decisions and storytelling improvements.
  • Collaborate with digital, marketing, and analytics teams to expand reach and engagement.
  • Ensure digital content satisfies editorial, accessibility, usability, and SEO requirements.
  • Coordinate with communications, marketing, design, web, development, events, social media, and program teams.
  • Manage content development and production with external partners, freelancers, vendors, and consultants.
  • Help produce recurring editorial offerings, including newsletters and series.
  • Coach colleagues, communications professionals, and subject matter experts.
  • Act as a trusted editorial consultant for program teams and communications partners.
  • Share institutional knowledge and editorial practices that improve content quality across RMI.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, public affairs, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least eight years of professional experience in journalism, editing, writing, communications, content strategy, publishing, or a related area.
  • Outstanding writing, editing, reporting, and storytelling ability.
  • Experience turning complex technical, scientific, policy, or research material into engaging narratives.
  • Experience creating thought leadership and audience-focused communications strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of content strategy, audience engagement, and storytelling.
  • Experience partnering with subject matter experts and senior leaders on high-quality communications materials.
  • Ability to apply audience insights, engagement metrics, and content performance data to editorial choices.
  • Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent judgment, curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to RMI’s mission and to advancing climate and energy solutions.
  • Preferred: Background covering or working in climate, clean energy, sustainability, policy, climate finance, industry, mobility, buildings, electricity, or related fields.
  • Preferred: Experience in a newsroom, trade publication, nonprofit, research organization, content studio, or communications agency.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting executive communications and prominent thought leadership initiatives.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with WordPress or another content management system.
  • Preferred: Experience with multimedia and digital storytelling, including video, audio, social media, photography, and interactive content.
  • Preferred: Ability to interpret and explain data through charts, graphics, and visual storytelling.
  • Preferred: Experience working with distributed teams, external partners, and freelance contributors.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with SEO principles and digital content optimization.
  • Availability for meetings scheduled across US Eastern and European time zones.
  • Ability to travel occasionally for in-person meetings.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement matching with immediate vesting.
  • Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Optional voluntary life, AD&D, and accident coverage.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
  • Fertility and hormonal health support.
  • Mental health and wellness support.
  • Comprehensive leave programs, including generous parental leave.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave.
  • Paid sabbatical leave.
  • Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography.
  • Work-from-home and home technology allowances.
  • Learning and development support, including LinkedIn Learning and an annual professional development budget.
  • Potential bonuses and merit increases.
  • Discount marketplace with options such as gym memberships and pet insurance.
  • Hybrid and remote work options.
  • Team retreats and geographic meetups.
  • Rewards and recognition programs.
  • Additional 5% bonus target.
  • Travel costs covered for occasional in-person meetings.

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