External Communications and Media Relations Senior Manager
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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R0119493**Location:**Remote - North Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0119493**Date Posted:**2026-02-10**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Communications & Corporate Affairs**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**Yes**Job Description:****External Communications and Media Relations Senior Manager****The Opportunity**As part of Hitachi Energy’s **North American Communications and Government Relations** team, you will help advance the company’s role in strengthening and modernizing the power grid by shaping how we communicate with key external audiences. In this position, you will plan and deliver communications programs that elevate the company’s reputation, support regional visibility, and help external stakeholders understand the value we bring to customers, communities, and the broader effort to address fast-growing energy demand and promoting grid resilience. You will develop content, campaigns, and outreach strategies that support major business initiatives, local economic development efforts, community engagement priorities, and policy-related communications.
You will be closely connected to teams across the region—including Government Relations, Community Engagement, business unit communications, and global counterparts—giving you visibility into projects linked to innovation, local investments, and long-term energy security and affordability. By crafting compelling stories, building strong media relationships, and coordinating messaging around key initiatives, you will contribute to how the public, media, and partners understand Hitachi Energy’s role in supporting a reliable, safe, and future-ready energy system. This role offers opportunities to broaden your communications skillset, collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, and strengthen your craft in external engagement within a global energy technology company.**How You’ll Make an Impact*** Plan and run external communications campaigns and programs in collaboration with regional and global partners.* Develop integrated media and stakeholder outreach plans that strengthen visibility in priority regions and locations.* Work with Government Relations and Community Engagement teams to craft pitches, regional profiles, policy messaging, and outreach strategies.* Engage directly—and through regional PR agencies—with Tier 1, local, and policy-focused media outlets.* Support facility leaders and subject matter experts with media outreach, positioning, and speaking opportunities.* Partner with the Global Communications team to create and manage announcements tied to major local initiatives and collaborations.* Develop regional media outreach plans and contribute to messaging that highlights the company’s local economic impact.* Work with digital and social media partners to execute online outreach strategies that bolster local reputation.* **Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.****Your Background*** **Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.*** Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related discipline.* 10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications, content development, or similar functions, ideally with interest and experience in technology and innovation.* **Experience or familiarity with government relations, cross-functional communications, or integrated marketing campaign development.*** Familiarity with the technology industry and, ideally, direct experience in the energy market.* Experience working across country lines and building relationships with local media (broadcast, print, online).* Skilled in digital communications and social media, with exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills.* Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.In this role, you will collaborate with communications, policy, and business professionals across the power industry while strengthening your skills in external engagement and storytelling.* Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy* A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry* Access to learning platforms and career development programs* Attractive health and retirement benefits* Paid leave and flexible work arrangements***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website.
Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## ## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Remote - North Carolina, United Statestime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R0119493**Location:**Remote - North Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0119493**Date Posted:**2026-02-10**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Communications & Corporate Affairs**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**Yes**Job Description:****External Communications and Media Relations Senior Manager****The Opportunity**As part of Hitachi Energy’s **North American Communications and Government Relations** team, you will help advance the company’s role in strengthening and modernizing the power grid by shaping how we communicate with key external audiences. In this position, you will plan and deliver communications programs that elevate the company’s reputation, support regional visibility, and help external stakeholders understand the value we bring to customers, communities, and the broader effort to address fast-growing energy demand and promoting grid resilience. You will develop content, campaigns, and outreach strategies that support major business initiatives, local economic development efforts, community engagement priorities, and policy-related communications.
You will be closely connected to teams across the region—including Government Relations, Community Engagement, business unit communications, and global counterparts—giving you visibility into projects linked to innovation, local investments, and long-term energy security and affordability. By crafting compelling stories, building strong media relationships, and coordinating messaging around key initiatives, you will contribute to how the public, media, and partners understand Hitachi Energy’s role in supporting a reliable, safe, and future-ready energy system. This role offers opportunities to broaden your communications skillset, collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, and strengthen your craft in external engagement within a global energy technology company.**How You’ll Make an Impact*** Plan and run external communications campaigns and programs in collaboration with regional and global partners.* Develop integrated media and stakeholder outreach plans that strengthen visibility in priority regions and locations.* Work with Government Relations and Community Engagement teams to craft pitches, regional profiles, policy messaging, and outreach strategies.* Engage directly—and through regional PR agencies—with Tier 1, local, and policy-focused media outlets.* Support facility leaders and subject matter experts with media outreach, positioning, and speaking opportunities.* Partner with the Global Communications team to create and manage announcements tied to major local initiatives and collaborations.* Develop regional media outreach plans and contribute to messaging that highlights the company’s local economic impact.* Work with digital and social media partners to execute online outreach strategies that bolster local reputation.* **Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.****Your Background*** **Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.*** Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related discipline.* 10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications, content development, or similar functions, ideally with interest and experience in technology and innovation.* **Experience or familiarity with government relations, cross-functional communications, or integrated marketing campaign development.*** Familiarity with the technology industry and, ideally, direct experience in the energy market.* Experience working across country lines and building relationships with local media (broadcast, print, online).* Skilled in digital communications and social media, with exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills.* Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.In this role, you will collaborate with communications, policy, and business professionals across the power industry while strengthening your skills in external engagement and storytelling.* Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy* A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry* Access to learning platforms and career development programs* Attractive health and retirement benefits* Paid leave and flexible work arrangements***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website.
Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## ## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. #J-18808-Ljbffr