External Communications Specialist (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate external communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, talking points, and briefing documents.
• Support media outreach efforts, interview preparation, and relationship-building with industry media and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities to increase visibility for SOLV Energy, its projects, and its leaders.
• Proactively identify, develop, and create content that highlights SOLV Energy's people, projects, innovations, partnerships, and industry expertise.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal subject matter experts, project teams, and business leaders to identify emerging stories, innovations, and communications opportunities.
• Conduct research and interviews to gather information and develop compelling communications content.
• Develop a variety of content, including thought leadership articles, project spotlights, and LinkedIn content.
• Translate technical information into clear, compelling content for external audiences.
• Contribute ideas that support long-term storytelling, reputation-building, and business objectives.
• Monitor industry, competitor, and company news and prepare regular reports highlighting key trends, opportunities, and potential reputational considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, content marketing, media relations, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong interviewing, research, and information-gathering capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships across an organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.