Communications Manager

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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