Sr Project & Operations Communications Manager
$150,000–$190,000 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead regional communications strategies for RWE America's energy development projects from early-stage through operations, adapting national messaging for local audiences while coordinating with stakeholder engagement, government affairs, and development teams. Draft press releases, media statements, and digital content; manage external agencies; and conduct media training for subject matter experts. Proactively identify risks and opportunities, produce analytic insights on media performance, and serve as the primary regional contact for media inquiries. Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines across the region with 30-40% travel to rural communities. Partner with government affairs to align messaging with policy developments and support stakeholder engagement teams with consistent, accessible communications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications
- Minimum 8 years of relevant corporate communications experience
- Experience working in energy industry development or regional communications
- Demonstrated ability to work with teams across multiple locations and collaborate effectively to achieve business outcomes
- Strategic communications planning and execution across complex, multi‐phase projects
- Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills for diverse external audiences
- Ability to multi-task, and pivot quickly while working independently in a fast-paced, heavy deadline-driven environment as part of an integrated regional delivery team
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to achieve deliverables amid ambiguity and provide direct and transparent feedback to peers and leadership
- Experience managing media inquiries, preparing spokespeople, and navigating issues or sensitive situations
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
- Proficiency in digital communications, including content creation and use of analytics to guide strategy
- Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be available for travel (30-40%), largely to rural communities
- Must be available for visits to other RWE offices and field locations
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications preferred
- Minimum 8 years of relevant corporate communications experience; experience working in energy industry development or regional communications preferred
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