Communications Manager

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

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

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

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