Responsibilities

• Lead media relations strategy, including proactive engagement with national, trade, business, energy, and local media; identification of high-value storytelling opportunities; and development of long-term relationships with key journalists and key stakeholders.
• Lead issues and reputation management efforts, including monitoring emerging developments, assessing communications risks and opportunities, and developing timely response strategies.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on corporate positioning, executive visibility, major announcements, stakeholder communications, and emerging reputational issues.
• Lead communications planning and execution for significant corporate, commercial, regulatory, operational, and organizational developments, ensuring appropriate sequencing and alignment across internal and external audiences.
• Build and maintain working relationships with relevant industry stakeholders, media contacts, trade press, and local community outlets to support communication efforts.
• Support placement of X‑energy content in appropriate news and industry publications.
• Serve as a spokesperson for X‑energy with media and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Partner with Brand Marketing to ensure corporate communications and brand initiatives reinforce a consistent company narrative and strengthen awareness and reputation.
• Provide communications support for operating units, Business Development, Operations, Government Affairs, stakeholder/rightsholder engagement, and company publications.
• Maintain effective communication channels with strategic partners, subcontractors, customers, suppliers, think tanks, and relevant industry groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, business, or related field.
• Seven or more years of experience developing and implementing communication plans, corporate communications, media relationships, community or stakeholder engagement, or public affairs.
• Understanding of best‑practice public relations programs and communication approaches.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think both creatively and strategically.
• Ability to translate complex technical content into clear and engaging narratives for varied audiences.
• Experience working with social and traditional media.
• Strong knowledge of corporate communications disciplines, including media relations, issues management, external engagement, and public affairs.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.