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Enterprise Public Relations Senior Specialist

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC, Houston, TX, United States


Public Relations Senior Specialist – Enterprise
Do you excel at crafting clear, compelling narratives that shape brand reputation?

Do you enjoy partnering across teams to deliver high-impact communications that support enterprise priorities?

Join our Team
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) provides technology and solutions to industrial and energy customers worldwide. With more than a century of experience and a global footprint in more than 120 countries, we are rewriting The Energy Equation, making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit at www.bakerhughes.com

Fuel your passion
As a PR Senior Specialist – Enterprise, you will play a critical role in shaping Baker Hughes' external communications, strengthening brand reputation, and supporting enterprise-level initiatives. You will develop high-quality content, manage media relations, and collaborate across functions to ensure consistent, aligned, and impactful messaging.

You will work closely with product marketing, People & Culture, brand, and external partners to deliver integrated communications that reinforce Baker Hughes' leadership in energy technology, innovation, and community impact.

In this role, you will be:

Drafting and editing diverse communication materials, including press releases, external messaging, and media briefs

Ensuring all content aligns with brand guidelines, enterprise narrative, and strategic objectives

Contributing to the strategic planning and execution of multichannel communication campaigns

Engaging proactively with internal teams, external partners, agencies, and vendors to drive alignment

Supporting Baker Hughes Foundation and community affairs PR initiatives in partnership with People & Culture

Managing media relations, including drafting statements, pitching stories, and responding to inquiries

Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, trade publications, and industry influencers

Leveraging data and insights to inform PR strategy and strengthen message effectiveness

Applying crisis communication best practices to maintain a calm, professional approach during sensitive situations

Enterprise PR Strategy & Content Development

Drafting, reviewing, and editing high-quality communication materials across multiple formats

Ensuring all messaging aligns with brand standards, enterprise priorities, and compliance requirements

Supporting integrated communication planning across campaigns, announcements, and corporate initiatives

Media Relations & Storytelling

Managing media outreach, including pitching, relationship building, and responding to inquiries

Developing compelling stories that translate complex technology into clear, business‑relevant narratives

Maintaining strong relationships with journalists, trade media, and industry influencers

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Partnering with internal teams, external agencies, and vendors to ensure alignment and timely execution

Supporting Baker Hughes Foundation and community affairs PR efforts in collaboration with People & Culture

Facilitating approvals and stakeholder engagement across functions

Crisis & Issues Management

Supporting proactive crisis communication planning and execution

Maintaining a calm, professional approach when managing sensitive or high‑pressure situations

Ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, and enterprise communications teams

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Have 6-8 years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications

Have demonstrated strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with mastery of AP Style

Have proven experience in proactive pitching, media engagement, and crisis management

Have been able to manage multiple projects under pressure while meeting deadlines

Have possessed strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions

Have demonstrated the ability to provide strategic PR counsel and manage client needs effectively

Have fostered positive stakeholder relationships and facilitated crossfunctional collaboration

Have been familiar with AI‑assisted tools for content drafting, compliance checks, and workflow efficiency

Key Skills & Competencies

PR strategy and execution

Media relations and storytelling

Executive and enterprise communications

Crisis and issues management

Strong writing and editorial excellence (AP Style)

Stakeholder influence across matrixed environments

Ability to balance governance with hand‑on execution

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Commitment to leveraging digital and AI tools in daily work

Working with us
We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns that support productivity and work‑life balance.

Working for you
When you join Baker Hughes, you can expect:

Contemporary worklife balance policies and wellbeing programs

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Education assistance

Generous parental leave

Mental health resources

Dependent care support

Additional voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Communications Senior Specialist – PR and Community Relat
About Us
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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