A New York energy agency is seeking a consultant to provide public affairs consulting services under a five-year contract. The consultant will deliver high-level strategic guidance in public affairs, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to enhance awareness of the agency’s role as both the public owner of the regional electric grid and a leader in energy policy.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing a comprehensive public affairs strategy, which encompasses message and narrative development, proactive and reactive media engagement, positioning for executives and trustees, and ongoing stakeholder outreach. The consultant will also offer strategic counsel regarding policy, political, and reputational risks; support major agency initiatives and policy rollouts; and deliver structured planning tools and detailed reporting throughout the contract term.

Essential deliverables include a public affairs strategy and implementation plan, messaging frameworks, a leadership visibility roadmap, stakeholder engagement calendars, issue-management protocols, and regular reports. The scope also includes the development of tangible design assets to support these efforts.