First Solar
Leading provider of solar energy solutions, manufacturing innovative photovoltaic modules.
Support public affairs by monitoring media/OSINT, drafting exec communications, and providing insights.
12 days ago
$62,500 - $89,000
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Tempe, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Construction services
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Commercial
Industrial
Role
Description
media monitoring
ai tools
open‑source intelligence
executive reporting
stakeholder collaboration
brand reputation
- Maintain awareness of brand reputation and media narratives relevant to First Solar.
- Independently identify opportunities, secure buy-in, and deliver results.
- Draft and edit media materials, executive talking points, and briefing documents.
- Support the execution of media relations strategies, including media monitoring and engagement tracking.
- Gather and analyze open-source intelligence to support enterprise-wide situational awareness.
- Contribute to internal reporting and executive summaries on key developments.
- Use AI tools to enhance research, content creation, and situational analysis.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of messaging and intelligence outputs.
- Actively monitor global news, policy developments, industry data, and geopolitical trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Bring to the table a high level of attention to detail, modeling strategic thought and execution excellence.
- Apply intellectual horsepower to both problem solving and leveraging opportunities.
Requirements
osint
ai tools
media monitoring
bachelor's
mandarin
2-3 yrs
- Experience with media monitoring and OSINT tools.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Working knowledge of Putonghua/Mandarin is a bonus.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, or a related field.
- Strong situational awareness and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in AI tools for research and content development.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Exemplify creative thinking and disciplined execution.
- Fully subscribe to the company’s vision and mission, delivering results with a strong sense of purpose.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Fluency in English.
- 10% - 20%
- Be adept at independently managing multiple stakeholders and internal customers.
- Be highly motivated, effectively combining passion for the company’s mission and for the role, with the ability to persevere in the face of challenges and ambiguity.
- Experience creating content for executive and policy communications.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in news, policy, and geopolitics.
- 2–3 years of experience in media relations, intelligence analysis, or strategic communications.
Benefits
- $62,500-$89,000 Annually.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must successfully complete a background check after an offer of employment.
Company
Overview
20 GW
Solar Installations Completed
Completed over 20 gigawatts of solar installations globally, demonstrating significant contributions to renewable energy projects worldwide.
- Focuses on manufacturing advanced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and providing utility-scale PV power plants.
- Offers a range of solutions, from manufacturing to large-scale solar power projects, emphasizing sustainability.
- Pioneers a closed-loop recycling process for solar panels, reducing environmental impact.
- Drives clean energy transformation with integrated solutions including development, financing, and operation of solar plants.
Culture + Values
- “Responsible Solar” — commitment to environmental stewardship from sourcing through end‑of‑life management
- “Principled foundation” — zero tolerance for human rights abuses and strong governance
- Transparency — first solar manufacturer to publish onsite third‑party social‑audit findings globally
- Innovation & technical excellence — industry‑leading efficiency, ultra‑low carbon footprint, fastest energy payback
Environment + Sustainability
34% Emissions Reduction
GHG Target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028.
Net-Zero by 2050
Long-Term GHG Goal
Company target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
100% Renewable Energy
US by 2026, Global by 2028
Commitment to using 100% renewable energy in U.S. operations by 2026 and globally by 2028.
88K Tonnes Recycling
Global PV Capacity
Annual photovoltaic recycling capacity reaching 88,000 tonnes.
- Since 2008, GHG intensity reduced ~77%; since 2020, energy per watt down 15%, water intensity down 48%
- 2023: manufacturing water recycling up 88%, 318M L recycled; water intensity down 6%, waste intensity down 28%
- Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 modules achieved EPEAT Climate+ (≤400 kg CO₂ e/kWp)
- Manufacturing energy intensity per watt reduced 65% since 2009; goal: 74% by 2028
Inclusion & Diversity
- Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway
- No detailed public gender statistics found