Director of External Communications

Description

• You support external partnerships, conferences, and events to elevate the company’s advocacy and profile
• You’ll partner with internal communications, sustainability, and marketing teams to align messaging
• You will position the company as a thought leader and an effective advocate in renewable energy and public policy development
• You will manage crisis communications when necessary
• You will have established a network of media contacts in energy, business, and policy press
• You will serve as the primary spokesperson or prepare executives for media engagements, interviews, and public appearances
• You coordinate day to day external messaging on key social media channels
• 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 provide external communications elements for company website
• You collaborate with government affairs, investor relations, and business teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all external channels
• You will craft compelling narratives that communicate the company’s mission, impact, and leadership in renewable energy policy
• 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 act as facilitator / coordinator of external communications network across ENGIE North America with business units leads who have communications responsibilities

Requirements

• You build and manage strong relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, and industry influencers
• You proactively identify opportunities for earned media
• 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
• Confident spokesperson and media handler
• 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
• Collaborative leader who works well across functions and has demonstrated skills to effectively lead and influence others
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving industry
• You will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
• You have strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex topics into accessible messages
• This role requires a valid state issued Driver’s License
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 40% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips

Benefits

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance