Media Relations Manager - Electrification Systems and Software

Description

• Align communications strategy closely to Electrification business strategies, including supporting colleagues in strategic and priority markets/countries and navigating global political dynamics.
• Create and distribute external communications for varying channels, including press releases, stakeholder preparation materials, talking points, fact sheets and more.
• Strengthen core functional systems and standard ways of working and establish enhanced standard work processes for proactive and reactive communications.
• Create and execute proactive and reactive communications plans for the Electrification segment, collaborating with senior leaders within the business and corporate teams.
• Manage external communications efforts for GE Vernova’s Electrification business, elevating brand awareness through media relations strategies.
• Plan and maintain a calendar of storytelling around customer successes, innovation and thought leadership.
• Serve key role in issue communications work – both assessing issues and developing strategies to mitigate brand impact in a timely fashion.
• Stay informed on news cycle domestically and internationally, particularly around business priorities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry reporters across the globe, working alongside GE Vernova’s corporate and business media relations team.

Requirements

• Creative thinker, with proven ability to generate new ideas.
• Ability to travel internationally and work outside of standard business hours on occasion.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, participate in department/team projects and balance detail with departmental objectives.
• Excellent understanding of media relations field; proven track record of successful media relations work.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to translate complex topics into easy-to-understand narratives
• Experience managing agencies.
• Established, relevant media contacts, especially in the US and Europe
• Experience working with C-suite executives.
• Genuine passion for the Energy Transition. Strong written communications skills with the ability to communicate in a language that focuses on business benefits and outcomes.
• 10+years’ experience; ideally in a multi-national company environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance