Communications Manager at Strata Clean Energy | Durham, NC

Strata Clean Energy

Communications Manager

Durham, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic communications for a renewable energy company by leading PR, media relations, and executive storytelling.

Role combines agency collaboration, media strategy, and cross-channel content
Requires 5–7 years in comms with energy sector experience and budget savvy
Strong media relations and executive communications are non-negotiable

Job Description

Responsibilities

Collaborate with our PR agency partner to identify communications opportunities, manage media relationships, and shape narrative around company initiatives
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies and plans aligned with company objectives and brand positioning
Provide strategic counsel to leadership on communications implications of business decisions
Serve as primary media liaison; manage journalist relationships, and media inquiries
Coordinate with PR agency to place company stories, thought leadership articles, and executive bylines in relevant industry and mainstream publications
Develop press releases, media kits, and other communications materials
Prepare executives for media interviews and appearances
Create and distribute internal communications that keep employees informed and aligned with company vision and objectives
Partner with HR on internal channels including newsletters, intranet content, and team briefings
Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture communications

Requirements

5-7 years of professional communications, PR, or marketing experience
2+ years in energy, utilities, sustainability, or related B2B industries (preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messaging
Demonstrated success developing and executing communications strategies
Strong media relations experience and success in securing media coverage
Experience managing content across multiple channels and formats
Proficiency with communications tools and platforms (CMS, social media, email marketing)
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience working collaboratively with external agencies
Bachelor\'s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Preferred

Experience in the renewable energy, cleantech, or environmental sector
Knowledge of clean energy policy, technology, or market dynamics
Experience with thought leadership development and executive communications
Crisis communications or media relations experience
Experience with measurement and analytics for communications programs

Strata Clean Energy

Strata Clean Energy is a privately owned and operated company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with multiple service and operations centers throughout the Southeast of the USA. As a vertically integrated renewable energy company, we control and self-perform every process, from our nationwide solar and storage development, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.Our construction operation consists of Industry leading Engineering competence centers, a team of global supply chain experts, and an industrial scale project and construction management center. Each and every department is fully committed to making sure safety and quality are our top priority.As an independent power producer, Strata Clean Energy is one of the very few companies that has proven competence across the full spectrum of the solar/storage process and value chain. We are focused on delivering best in class cost of ownership by imposing and enforcing very strict QA standards on our global manufacturers and suppliers. Our approach continues to provide superior value and customer experience.Strata’s customers include long term project owners, such as large utilities and IPPs, with very high safety and execution standards. Strata’s total quality management approach, combined with high productivity and operational excellence, has set us apart from traditional solar developers and EPC outfits.Please visit our facilities or tour our project sites and experience the Strata difference.We appreciate the long-term relationships that we have built with so many of our repeat customers and want to thank them for their ongoing loyalty and support.For more information please visit www.stratacleanenergy.com

Founded in 2008

Durham, North Carolina, USA

604 employees (4 in marketing)

stratacleanenergy.com