Application Guide

How to Apply for Managing Director of Narrative & Communications

at The Solutions Project

🏢 About The Solutions Project

The Solutions Project is a unique nonprofit that centers frontline communities in climate action, funding grassroots organizations and amplifying their voices. Working here means joining a mission-driven team that values equity, storytelling, and systemic change, with the goal of reaching 100 million people with a climate justice narrative.

About This Role

As Managing Director of Narrative & Communications, you'll lead a multi-year strategy to shape popular culture and drive social change through media, entertainment, and influencer partnerships. This role is pivotal in translating grassroots insights into compelling stories that mobilize action and accelerate the climate justice movement.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing media coverage and social listening data, then meet with your team to refine a campaign narrative. Afternoon could involve pitching stories to journalists or brainstorming with an influencer partner, followed by editing a grantee's story for a national platform. The day balances strategic planning, creative development, and relationship management.

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🎯 Who The Solutions Project Is Looking For

  • A seasoned narrative strategist with 10+ years of experience in communications, campaigns, or culture change work, ideally with a focus on social justice or climate.
  • An exceptional writer and editor who can distill complex climate issues into clear, people-centered messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
  • A proven leader of high-impact, high-reach campaigns that have shaped public discourse, with experience in media relations, PR, and influencer engagement.
  • Deeply committed to equity and centering frontline communities, with a track record of translating community insights into powerful narratives.

📝 Tips for Applying to The Solutions Project

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific campaigns you've led that reached millions and shifted narratives, especially those related to climate or social justice.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to The Solutions Project's mission of centering frontline communities, not just general climate work.

3

Showcase your editorial judgment by including links to writing samples or a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to make complex topics accessible.

4

Research their current campaigns and partners (e.g., media, influencers) and mention how you'd build on that work to reach 100 million people.

5

Avoid generic language about 'passion for climate'—instead, provide concrete examples of how you've driven culture change through storytelling.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading narrative or communications strategies that achieved massive reach and impact, with metrics if possible.', "How you center equity and frontline voices in your work, aligning with The Solutions Project's values.", 'Your ability to translate complex issues (e.g., climate policy) into compelling stories for mainstream audiences.', 'Specific ideas for how you would leverage media, entertainment, and influencers to amplify grassroots climate justice narratives.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study The Solutions Project's current narrative campaigns, such as their '100 Million' initiative, and identify gaps or opportunities.
  • → Review their grantee organizations and the stories they've amplified to understand the voices they center.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key partners they've worked with (e.g., media outlets, celebrities, influencers) and how those partnerships function.
  • → Read their annual reports and media coverage to understand their brand positioning and public perception.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a campaign you led that shaped popular culture or drove social change. What was your strategy, and how did you measure impact?
2 How would you translate insights from grassroots grantees into stories that resonate with a national audience?
3 What's your approach to building partnerships with media, entertainment, and brands while staying true to a mission-driven organization?
4 How do you ensure that narrative work centers frontline communities rather than co-opting their stories?
5 What's your vision for a multi-year narrative strategy to reach 100 million people, and how would you prioritize efforts?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on traditional PR metrics (e.g., media impressions) without emphasizing narrative impact and equity.
  • Avoid proposing generic climate messaging that doesn't center frontline communities or justice.
  • Don't overlook the 'managing' aspect—this is a director role, so emphasize leadership and team-building, not just individual contribution.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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