This role is critical to advancing brand presence, stakeholder engagement, and corporate messaging across multiple channels and audiences. You will work collaboratively with the Marketing Director, senior leaders and a dedicated PR agency partner to develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that support our business objectives and strengthen our position in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Planning

- Collaborate with our PR agency partner to identify communications opportunities, manage media relationships, and shape narrative around company initiatives

- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies and plans aligned with company objectives and brand positioning

- Provide strategic counsel to leadership on communications implications of business decisions

Media Relations & Press

- Serve as primary media liaison; manage journalist relationships and media inquiries

- Coordinate with PR agency to place company stories, thought leadership articles, and executive bylines in relevant industry and mainstream publications

- Develop press releases, media kits, and other communications materials

- Prepare executives for media interviews and appearances

Internal Communications

- Create and distribute internal communications that keep employees informed and aligned with company vision and objectives

- Partner with HR on internal channels including newsletters, intranet content, and team briefings

- Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture communications

Stakeholder Engagement

- Develop targeted communications for key stakeholders including customers, regulators, community partners, and investors

- Manage content for social media and digital platforms

- Support event communications and corporate responsibility initiatives

Content Development

- Create compelling, clear, and accurate communications content across formats (written, video, digital)

- Develop talking points, FAQs, and educational materials on complex clean energy topics for priority stakeholders

- Manage brand messaging consistency across all communications

Agency Collaboration

- Partner effectively with PR agency to leverage their expertise and resources

- Brief agency partners on company objectives, market conditions, and strategic priorities

- Review and approve agency recommendations and deliverables

- Manage communications budget and PR agency contracts with Marketing Director

Reputation Management

- Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and stakeholder sentiment

- Coordinate rapid-response communications strategies when needed

- Manage organizational reputation in digital and traditional channels

Required Qualifications

- 5-7 years of professional communications, PR, or marketing experience

- 2+ years in energy, utilities, sustainability, or related B2B industries (preferred)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messaging

- Demonstrated success developing and executing communications strategies

- Strong media relations experience and success in securing media coverage

- Experience managing content across multiple channels and formats

- Proficiency with communications tools and platforms (CMS, social media, email marketing)

- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

- Experience working collaboratively with external agencies

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in the renewable energy, cleantech, or environmental sector

- Knowledge of clean energy policy, technology, or market dynamics

- Experience with thought leadership development and executive communications

- Crisis communications or media relations experience

- Experience with measurement and analytics for communications programs