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Enterprise Public Relations Senior Specialist Job at Baker Hughes in Houston

Baker Hughes · Houston, TX, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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 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.
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 multi?channel 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
As a PR Senior Specialist Enterprise, you will be responsible for:
Enterprise PR Strategy & Content Development
Drafting, review, and edit 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.
Cross?Functional 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 68 years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications.
Have demonstrate strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with mastery of AP Style.
Have bring proven experience in proactive pitching, media engagement, and crisis management.
Have been able to manage multiple projects under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Have possess strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions.
Have demonstrate the ability to provide strategic PR counsel and manage client needs effectively.
Have foster positive stakeholder relationships and facilitate cross?functional 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 hands?on execution
Strong analytical and problem?solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Commitment to leveraging digital and AI tools in daily work
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns that support productivity and work?life balance.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an environment where teams are empowered, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in well?being, professional development, and leadership growth to help every individual thrive.
Working for you
When you join Baker Hughes, you can expect:
Contemporary work?life 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. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
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

En Español: Empresa especializada en relaciones públicas

Con más de un siglo de experiencia y una huella global en más de 120 países, estamos reescribiendo la ecuación energética, haciendo que la energía sea más segura, limpia y eficiente para las personas y el planeta. Alimente su pasión Como empresa especialista en relaciones públicas senior, desempeñará un papel fundamental en la configuración de las comunicaciones externas de Baker Hughes, fortaleciendo la reputación de la marca y apoyando las iniciativas a nivel empresarial. Desarrollará contenido de alta calidad, gestionará las relaciones con los medios de comunicación y colaborará a través de funciones para garantizar una mensajería consistente, alineada e impactante. Trabajará en estrecha colaboración con el marketing de productos, People & Culture, marca y socios externos para ofrecer comunicaciones integradas que refuercen el liderazgo de Baker Hughes en tecnología energética, innovación e impacto comunitario. En este papel, será: redactar y editar diversos materiales de comunicación, incluidos comunicados de prensa, mensajes externos y informes de medios de información. En este papel, ofrecemos patrones de trabajo flexibles que apoyan la productividad y el equilibrio de la vida laboral. Trabajar con nosotros Nuestra gente está en el corazón de todo lo que hacemos. Fomentamos un entorno en el que los equipos estén empoderados, comprometidos y puedan llevarse auténticamente al trabajo. Invertimos en el bienestar, el desarrollo profesional y el crecimiento del liderazgo para ayudar a cada individuo a prosperar. Trabajando para usted Cuando se une a Baker Hughes, puede esperar: Políticas contemporáneas de equilibrio laboral y programas de bienestar Cuidados médicos privados integrales Seguro de vida y cobertura de discapacidad Programas financieras personalizadas Educación Liberación generosa de los padres recursos de salud mental Apoyo dependiente de la atención de los beneficios voluntarios Adicionales Usted será elegible para participar en programas de beneficios patrocinados por la compañía, incluidos los programas de salud y bienestar y el Plan de Ahorro de Comunicaciones (401k). Tendrá una opción de cobertura que se adapte a las necesidades de la Comunidad.