Director of External Communications

Overview

Lead external communications strategy for ENGIE North America in renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

• crisis management
• social media
• press releases
• media relations
• communications strategy
• stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-You will manage crisis communications when necessary -You coordinate day to day external messaging on key social media channels -You collaborate with government affairs, investor relations, and business teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all external channels -You will position the company as a thought leader and an effective advocate in renewable energy and public policy development -You provide external communications elements for company website -You will develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with business goals and corporate values that define audiences, communications channels, and targeted key messages -You support external partnerships, conferences, and events to elevate the company’s advocacy and profile -You oversee the creation and approval of press releases, op-eds, speeches, white papers, and other external communications materials including managing external social media -You will serve as the primary spokesperson or prepare executives for media engagements, interviews, and public appearances -You will craft compelling narratives that communicate the company’s mission, impact, and leadership in renewable energy policy -You’ll partner with internal communications, sustainability, and marketing teams to align messaging -You act as facilitator / coordinator of external communications network across ENGIE North America with business units leads who have communications responsibilities -You will have established a network of media contacts in energy, business, and policy press

Requirements

• driver’s license
• bachelor’s degree
• 10 years
• media relations
• strategic thinker
• travel 40%

What You Bring

-You proactively identify opportunities for earned media -This role requires a valid state issued Driver’s License -You have strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex topics into accessible messages -You build and manage strong relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, and industry influencers -Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies -Strategic thinker with strong execution skills -Confident spokesperson and media handler -Must be available to travel domestically up to 40% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips -You are experienced in coordinating and influencing cross functional teams, developing and managing budgets, and external communications agencies -You will have demonstrated success in media relations, thought leadership, and crisis communications -You will have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in external communications, public relations, or corporate affairs, preferably in energy, sustainability, or technology sectors -You will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field -Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving industry -Collaborative leader who works well across functions and has demonstrated skills to effectively lead and influence others

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Benefits

-This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy

About Engie North America Inc.

-Weaves decades of energy heritage into every clean-energy project. -Manages over multi billion dollar operations across renewable energy sectors. -Projects range from community solar + storage to large-scale wind and solar farms. -Provides end-to-end services from development to asset management. -Specializes in renewable energy solutions, networks, storage, and flexible generation. -Partners deeply with local communities, campuses, cities, and industrial clients.

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