Head of Communications

Chaloner has partnered with Potential Energy Coalition on their search for a Head of Communications.

Potential Energy Coalition is a world‑class, nonpartisan nonprofit transforming the way the world thinks about climate. We operate at the intersection of data science, behavioral insight, and award‑winning creative—bringing the tools of modern marketing to one of the greatest challenges of our time. Built by veterans of the private sector, our team crafts breakthrough narratives that shift culture, shape public opinion, and spark action.

In just five years, we’ve developed a powerful, proven model for accelerating the global energy transition—and we’re just getting started.

We’re on a mission to shift the cultural and political landscape on climate—and we’re looking for a visionary Head of Communications to help lead that charge. As a senior leader on our executive team, you’ll drive an ambitious, high‑impact communications strategy that amplifies our voice, elevates our brand, and mobilizes audiences across platforms. Building on our proven track record, you’ll harness the full power of our research, creative, and coalition assets to influence the global climate conversation and make climate a top‑tier issue for more people, more often.

You’ll lead Potential Energy’s Corporate Communications efforts and emerging rapid‑response communications efforts to get the right messages, messengers, and stories into the world fast. You’ll work across teams to package our narratives, research, and creative for maximum impact, then drive their distribution through earned media and partner channels. A key part of your remit will be proactively positioning Potential Energy’s leaders and allied spokespeople in the moments that matter—ensuring our voice breaks through at the exact right time.

Leading an internal team of communicators and several external partners, you’ll also build the broader Potential Energy brand into a recognized global leader. Your week might include steering bold campaigns and narratives, cultivating relationships with national and local media, managing our digital presence (website, social, and email), cultivating influencers and driving thought leadership—all in service of shifting culture and sparking climate action.

As Head of Communications, you will also help us navigate the evolving world of AI and emerging technologies—ensuring Potential Energy remains on the front edge of innovation. From content generation to audience targeting, you’ll help integrate the tools that keep us agile, effective, and future‑ready.

We’re looking for a bold, strategic communicator with the vision to shape culture and the discipline to deliver results. The ideal candidate is a mission‑driven leader with deep expertise in media relations, narrative development, and influencer strategy—someone who knows how to make headlines and move hearts. The right candidate thrives in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments, with a keen understanding of how to navigate today’s polarized media and political landscape.

Success means being comfortable operating at both 30,000 feet and on the ground—leading big‑picture strategy while rolling up your sleeves to get the work done.

Our portfolio sits at the intersection of purpose and performance—mission‑driven work powered by a team with deep roots in advertising, media, and brand strategy. We bring the creativity, rigor, and ambition of the private sector to one of the most urgent challenges of our time. This is where big talent meets big purpose—where seasoned strategists and storytellers come together to drive cultural change at scale.

• Craft and execute an integrated communications and thought leadership plan to elevate Potential Energy’s knowledge and insights about climate messaging and to position the organization as the leading global expert in climate marketing.
• Leverage the expertise and public profiles of senior executives through media engagement, publishing, events, and other activities.
• Lead the packaging and placement of our most compelling narratives—rooted in research and creative excellence—across earned media and through key partners. Ensure…