Responsibilities

• Internal Communications - Partner with the communications team to develop and execute internal communications plans that support business priorities, organizational change, and employee understanding
• Source information through interviews and research, write, edit, and deliver high-quality content across a variety of formats and channels
• Manage and optimize NextGear Capital internal communications channels including Fuel (intranet), NextGear Capital in the News (newsletter), targeted emails, and live and virtual events
• Own and contribute to the NextGear Capital internal communications editorial calendar, ensuring a consistent, engaging flow of content that is timely, relevant, and aligned to business priorities
• Support all-employee engagement initiatives with communications and channel planning
• External Communications - Draft clear, compelling external communications including press releases, bylines, media pitches, blog posts, social media posts, and other content for distribution to media and through owned channels
• Develop and foster relationships with relevant media contacts, including pitching stories, staffing interviews, and serving as a reliable resource for reporters
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and business stakeholders to stay current on the business, identify newsworthy story angles, and create materials for media distribution
• Contribute to messaging and narrative development to ensure consistent positioning across internal and external communications
• Create and leverage multimedia assets - including infographics and video - to enhance storytelling across channels

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 6 years of professional communications experience spanning both internal and external communications, PR, or a comparable combination.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats - from press releases and media pitches to employee-facing content and executive narratives
• Proven ability to translate complex business information into clear, compelling, and accessible stories for diverse audiences
• Experience developing and executing communications plans end-to-end, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain media relationships
• Direct experience in both internal and external/PR communications roles
• Demonstrated comfort with AI tools and a proactive approach to integrating them into daily work to enhance quality, efficiency, and output
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable operating with autonomy while working within a broader strategy set by communications leadership

Preferred

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• Track record of building and improving communications programs, not just maintaining them
• Experience with digital storytelling, multimedia content, or visual communications
• Experience with analytics tools and reporting dashboards; comfortable using data to evaluate and improve communications effectiveness
• Familiarity with the automotive, financial services, or B2B business sectors
• Experience in large, matrixed organizations