Content Operations Manager

Position Title: Content Operations Manager

Reports to: Sr. VP of Communications and Policy Outreach and Deputy Director of Communications

Position Status: Fulltime exempt

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100000-$115000. EFI Foundation (EFIF) offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision and dental insurance 401k with a 5% match; and a pre-tax Flexible Savings Account Health Savings Account and parking and metro benefits. We have generous paid time off plus federal holidays and the week between December 25 and January 1.

About EFI Foundation

The EFI Foundation is a Washington-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. Led by principals with decades of experience and proven track records in government academia and the private sector EFIF produces objective fact-based and rigorous analysis supported by a multidisciplinary network of experts.

EFIF was founded by Ernest J. Moniz who served as the thirteenth United States Secretary of Energy (2013-2017) during the Obama Administration. Former Secretary Moniz also serves as the co-chair of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and holds a position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Former Secretary Moniz and other principals of EFIF also are principals of EJM Associates LLC a Washington-based business consultancy.

About EJM Associates LLC (EJM)

EJM Associates is a strategic consulting firm founded and directly managed by former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. We advise clients on a range ofenergy policy innovation and security issues to help them navigate the transition to a global clean energy economy.

This role may be expected to perform work for EJM consistent with their job description.

Summary

The EFI Foundation is seeking a Content Operations Manager (COM) to guide editorial products advise on production timeframes and deconflict the scheduling of report releases and eternal events. The COM will be a key player in strategic communications planning to ensure EFIFs work reaches and resonates with target audiences (policymakers nonprofits energy industry stakeholders etc.). This position reports to the Communications team leadership.

The ideal candidate should have editorial project management experience along with a proven ability to perform under pressure communicate effectively with senior leadership and provide mentorship and leadership to junior staff. You will effectively function as a managing editor for all EFIF public content.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least six years of relevant experience in a paid position. The EFI Foundations work includes thought leadership and research on topics such as clean hydrogen next generation nuclear power carbon dioxide removal usage and storage battery development and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. EFIFs work also promotes innovation in business models technology and organizational structures (Advocating new and revised functions for the U.S. Department of Energy for example).

This is a hybrid position and candidates must be in -- or willing to relocate -- to the Washington D.C. area. As of May 2025 we work in the office at least Tuesday through Thursday.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead day-to-day editorial and publication processes for EFIF including pitching content ideas contributing to the EFIF blog assigning writing tasks and setting publication priorities.
• Ensure organization-wide consistency of the EFIF editorial style guide.
• Lead weekly meetings with the research team to keep staff updated on publications and project timelines.
• Lead the planning and execution of the EFIF Annual Report which is targeted for completion each December.
• Manage the publication tracker and schedules for reports and other projects recognizing the need to be aware of resource deployments that may conflict with content releases (which include public and private workshops as well as thought leadership events.)
• Manage write and edit items for EFIF email marketing efforts (including the monthly newsletter) and work with the digital associate to track impact and reach.
• Collaborate with research teams to plan edit and assemble content for both print and digital formats.
• Guide blog posts event promotional materials report summaries media alerts website content and fact sheets.
• Copyedit materials produced by team members according to EFIFs Style Guide and AP Style ensuring clarity accuracy and effective framing.
• Manage contractors and freelancers supporting EFIFs design copyediting and publication needs.
• Work closely with senior leadership and communications team to develop and pitch opinion pieces in tier one outlets.
• Assist in generating social media content for LinkedIn Twitter Instagram and Blue Sky and help manage social media accounts contributing to engagement strategies.
• Assist in the development of monthly impact reports on communications and marketing analytics including social media metrics website traffic and email engagement.
• Help create and maintain databases for content distribution to energy stakeholders influencers reporters and policymakers.
• Occasionally staff the Executive team which may involve travel.

Who You Are

• An adaptable communicator: You can effectively convey messages to different audiences from senior leadership to external stakeholders.
• Collaborative: You understand the value of teamwork and leverage it to achieve goals.
• Organized: You can manage complex projects and schedules motivating others to stay on track.
• Detail-oriented: You can be trusted to copyedit publications and ensure polished final drafts.
• Protector of standards: You will ensure quality work by setting expectations on the structure of written materials and give constructive feedback to those having difficulty delivering clear concise explanatory text.
  

What Youll Need

• A degree in Communications Journalism Energy or a related field. An MA in these fields will be a competitive advantage but is not required.
• 6 years of post-graduation professional experience in communications journalism or editorial work.
• Experience working with research/technical teams to produce strategic communications.
• Strong copyediting skills (AP and/or Chicago Style grammar punctuation).
• A strategic communications mindset preferably with experience in energy-related campaigns.
• Experience with social media mass mailings (Constant Contact MailChimp Salesforce) website management (WordPress) and basic graphic design tools (Canva Adobe).
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to reside and work in the United States

Dont meet every single requirementStudies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. EFI isdedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

TO APPLY

Please apply using this BambooHR link and include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (preferably on an energy topic)
• Finalists will be required to provide two personal references

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY

EFIF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women people of color LGBT individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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