Vice President, Global Methane Communications

Location

NY and DC preferred with flexibility for other US locations based on candidate profile.

This is a 3-year fixed-term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.

Methane reduction is the fastest, highest-impact lever available today to slow global warming. The Vice President of Methane Communications will architect EDF’s global narrative on this issue.

A key player in EDF’s methane advocacy and science efforts, the VP will lead a high-stakesglobalcommunications strategy that mobilizes policymakers, industry leaders, investors,science community,and civil society to accelerate climate action on the world stage,translating complex, technical content into credible, moving narratives that drive action. The role calls for a sophisticated understanding of the global political and media landscape, spanning government,business, civil society,academia; as well as therole ofhigh-quality data in driving effective action.

The VP, who manages 6 staff and aseven-figure budget,is both a strategicleaderand astrongexecutor.

The VP will strengthen EDF’s credibility and voice in the rooms where methane policy is shaped. They mustbuild deep, trusting relationships internally withEDF’ssenior leaders,methane leadership team,subject matter experts,and regional communications teams. Externally, strong relationships with policymakers, industry executives, journalists, investors,consultants,science,and civil society partners will be key to success. As EDF’s methane mission expands, the VP will coordinate closely with staff across geographies and areas of expertise to ensure a unified, powerful voice.

• Strategy & narrative:
  
  Architectanddriveaproactiveglobal methane communications strategy for EDF’s highest-leverage work, including Methane SAT,theoil & gassector,agricultureandlivestock. They will craft a positive narrative to push policy, influence market/capital access, and stimulate corporate action. This role uses high-quality data and science to underpin undeniable human and economic stories and integrates and synthesizes region-based work around a unified global narrative to command the public conversation.

• Flagship initiatives & political terrain:
  Elevate the profile ofsignaturemethane initiatives, including
  
  Methane SAT,the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter, the Animal Health & Climate initiative, and Better Feeding for Climate, as visible proof points of progress. Navigate politically sensitive terrain, including farmer and rancher constituencies and the polarized oil and gas debatein key regions, to preserve credibility across the spectrum.

• External coordination & representation:
  Coordinate messaging with key allies,philanthropies, andEDFfundraisingteam. Serve on EDF’s communications leadership team.
  
  Support key EDF spokespersons to maximizemediaand narrative-shaping momentsat COP, G7,American Geophysical Union,and similar forums.

• Team & budget:
  
  Nurture,lead,andgrowa high-performing team of in-house staff, consultants, and agency partners. Manage the methane communications budgetforthe highestimpactoforganizationalstrategies.

• Campaign design & execution:
  
  Lead global media relations, crisis communications, and high-impact campaigns for global audiences, with a tailored focus on key regional markets. Partner with science,policyand advocacy teams to design communications that support specific regulatory and diplomatic outcomes (e.g.national methane action plans, super-pollutant provisions under the UNFCCC and Global Methane Pledge,anddata collection initiatives).

• Thought leadership & measurement:
  
  Monitor global climate policy,science,politics, and industry trends to position EDF as a definitive thought leader on methane reduction.…