External Communications Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Create and manage external communication materials, such as press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, talking points, and briefing documents.

• Assist with media outreach initiatives, interview preparation, and relationship-building with industry media and other external stakeholders.

• Track industry trends and pinpoint opportunities to enhance the visibility of SOLV Energy, its projects, and its leadership.

• Identify, develop, and produce content that showcases SOLV Energy's personnel, projects, innovations, partnerships, and industry knowledge.

• Cultivate relationships with internal subject matter experts, project teams, and business leaders to uncover emerging stories and communication opportunities.

• Conduct research and interviews to collect information and develop communication content.

• Create thought leadership articles, project highlights, and LinkedIn content.

• Convert technical information into clear and engaging content for external audiences.

• Monitor news related to the industry, competitors, and the company while preparing regular reports on trends, opportunities, and reputation-related considerations.

• Assist with executive visibility and thought leadership projects through research, message development, speaking materials, and event communications.

• Oversee content planning, publishing, and performance tracking for SOLV Energy's LinkedIn presence.

• Aid employee advocacy initiatives by generating content and tracking participation and outcomes.

• Work with internal stakeholders to promote company announcements, project milestones, and thought leadership content.

• Maintain and manage the external communications editorial calendar.

• Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Operations, and company leadership on integrated communications efforts.

• Coordinate with creative resources to produce visual assets.

• Handle multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring message consistency and alignment with company priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, content marketing, media relations, or a related field.

• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.

• Strong skills in interviewing, research, and information-gathering.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships across the organization.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Company 401(k) plan

• Vacation pay

• Sick pay

• Holiday pay