External Communications Specialist
Job Description:
• Plan and run external communications campaigns and programs in collaboration with regional and global partners.
• Develop integrated media and stakeholder outreach plans that strengthen visibility in priority regions and locations.
• Work with Government Relations and Community Engagement teams to craft pitches, regional profiles, policy messaging, and outreach strategies.
• Engage directly—and through regional PR agencies—with Tier 1, local, and policy-focused media outlets.
• Support facility leaders and subject matter experts with media outreach, positioning, and speaking opportunities.
• Partner with the Global Communications team to create and manage announcements tied to major local initiatives and collaborations.
• Develop regional media outreach plans and contribute to messaging that highlights the company’s local economic impact.
• Work with digital and social media partners to execute online outreach strategies that bolster local reputation.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements:
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications, content development, or similar functions, ideally with interest and experience in technology and innovation.
• Experience or familiarity with government relations, cross-functional communications, or integrated marketing campaign development.
• Familiarity with the technology industry and, ideally, direct experience in the energy market.
• Experience working across country lines and building relationships with local media (broadcast, print, online).
• Skilled in digital communications and social media, with exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits:
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
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• Plan and run external communications campaigns and programs in collaboration with regional and global partners.
• Develop integrated media and stakeholder outreach plans that strengthen visibility in priority regions and locations.
• Work with Government Relations and Community Engagement teams to craft pitches, regional profiles, policy messaging, and outreach strategies.
• Engage directly—and through regional PR agencies—with Tier 1, local, and policy-focused media outlets.
• Support facility leaders and subject matter experts with media outreach, positioning, and speaking opportunities.
• Partner with the Global Communications team to create and manage announcements tied to major local initiatives and collaborations.
• Develop regional media outreach plans and contribute to messaging that highlights the company’s local economic impact.
• Work with digital and social media partners to execute online outreach strategies that bolster local reputation.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements:
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications, content development, or similar functions, ideally with interest and experience in technology and innovation.
• Experience or familiarity with government relations, cross-functional communications, or integrated marketing campaign development.
• Familiarity with the technology industry and, ideally, direct experience in the energy market.
• Experience working across country lines and building relationships with local media (broadcast, print, online).
• Skilled in digital communications and social media, with exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits:
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Apply Now
Apply Now