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Budderfly is a fast-growing, private equity-backed energy management company that is helping the planet by reducing carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. By installing and managing a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software solutions, we deliver energy savings with no investment required from our customers.
Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for four consecutive years, Budderfly is driving real impact at scale.
We are an energetic, dynamic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!
Why This Role is Important
We are seeking an experienced and creative Director of Content and PR to lead Budderfly's content strategy, brand messaging, and public relations efforts. This individual will drive thought leadership initiatives, manage a growing content team, and serve as a key liaison with our external PR agency.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic storyteller and editor with a strong background in content marketing and a passion for sustainability. Reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and works closely with the Brands and Events teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Marketing Leadership:
- Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality, sustainability-focused content, including blog posts, case studies, newsletters, and multimedia campaigns
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content initiatives with business objectives and customer needs
- Manage 2 senior content marketers, one who leads customer communications and the other on brand positioning, ensuring timely delivery of relevant and engaging material
- Review and approve all written materials to ensure a consistent brand voice and high-quality content across channels
Public Relations Oversight:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the external PR team, guiding strategy to enhance brand visibility and credibility in the sustainability market
- Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as customers, executive leadership, etc.) to help craft bylines, thought leadership, panels, and more
- Report to the CMO and liaise with the Director of Brand and Director of Events on all marketing activities
- Assist PR in the development of press releases, media pitches, and build proactive thought leadership opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers in the sustainability space
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of PR strategies through customerfeedback, engagement metrics, and other KPIs
- Provide strategic input and feedback to the PR team on award submissions and panel proposals to ensure alignment with brand messaging and maximize visibility
- Collaborate on event planning phases to integrate PR deliverables such as spokesperson briefings, media interviews, and content distribution.
Brand Voice and Messaging:
- Refine and maintain a consistent brand voice that reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and customer-centric values.
- Develop messaging frameworks for internal and external use, ensuring alignment across all communication channels.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a liaison between the company and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and community organizations, to amplify the company’s sustainability narrative
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in content marketing, corporate communications or public relations - perferably within sustainability, clean technology or the energy sectors
- Proven track record of managing content and PR teams or agencies
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
- Strategic thinking and project management capabilities
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with executive leadership
- Passion for sustainability and making a positive environmental impact
Location : NY, CT or NJ
Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000
Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.
What We Offer:
- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
- Competitive pay
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.
Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career web page as a result of your disability.
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