Application Guide

How to Apply for Managing Director of Narrative & Communications

at The Solutions Project

🏢 About The Solutions Project

The Solutions Project uniquely accelerates climate action by centering frontline communities and grassroots organizations, rather than focusing solely on policy or technology. They fund and amplify climate justice voices to build a world where everyone has access to clean air, water, energy, and land, making them a bridge between grassroots movements and broader cultural influence.

About This Role

As Managing Director of Narrative & Communications, you'll lead the translation of complex climate justice work into accessible stories and campaigns that shape popular culture. This role drives high-impact communications partnerships with media, entertainment, brands, and influencers while building TSP's brand visibility and mentoring the narrative team.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve strategizing with the communications team on amplifying a grantee's campaign, crafting narrative frameworks for upcoming initiatives, and connecting with media or entertainment partners to expand reach. You'd balance creative storytelling work with team management, budget oversight, and ensuring all communications center frontline community voices.

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🎯 Who The Solutions Project Is Looking For

  • A seasoned narrative strategist with 10+ years specifically in climate justice, social change, or culture change campaigns (not just corporate PR)
  • Proven ability to craft compelling stories that center frontline community voices while making them accessible to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated experience building partnerships across media, entertainment, and influencer networks to drive social change
  • Deep understanding of racial, social, and gender equity issues as they intersect with climate justice

📝 Tips for Applying to The Solutions Project

1

Showcase specific campaigns where you've translated complex social justice issues into accessible narratives that reached broad audiences

2

Demonstrate your understanding of frontline communities in climate justice by referencing specific organizations or movements TSP supports

3

Include metrics on how your communications work has driven tangible social change or shifted public discourse

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Highlight experience working at the intersection of grassroots organizing and cultural influence/media partnerships

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Provide examples of how you've managed both creative narrative work and practical team/budget management simultaneously

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your philosophy on narrative change as a tool for climate justice and how it aligns with TSP's frontline-centered approach", 'Specific examples of campaigns that successfully shaped popular culture around social or environmental issues', "How you've built and managed teams that center equity in both internal culture and external communications", 'Your experience translating between grassroots community work and mainstream media/influencer partnerships']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → TSP's current grantee partners and how they're featured in existing communications
  • → Recent media coverage of TSP and their current narrative positioning in climate justice spaces
  • → The organization's specific theory of change around funding grassroots groups to drive broader cultural shift
  • → Key staff members' backgrounds and how this role would complement existing team expertise

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a narrative campaign that centers frontline community solutions while engaging mainstream audiences?
2 Describe your approach to building partnerships with entertainment industry figures or influencers for climate justice messaging
3 How do you measure the impact of narrative and communications work in driving social change?
4 What's your strategy for managing a team that balances urgent campaign needs with long-term narrative building?
5 How would you handle translating complex climate justice concepts (like just transition) for different audience segments?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on corporate or political communications experience without demonstrating social change/culture change work
  • Using generic climate messaging without showing understanding of frontline communities and justice frameworks
  • Presenting yourself as primarily a technical communicator rather than a narrative strategist who drives campaigns

📅 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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