Executive Communications Lead

Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Delivering on this mission requires compelling high-quality communication across every channel. Joining Fervos CommunicationsCA1.1 team means shaping the public narrative of a fast-growing clean energy company raising the visibility of our work as we reinvent how geothermal energy is delivered at scale. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers researchers investors and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Communications Lead to own Fervos executive communications and engagement internally and externally in writing on stage and in the room. This role shapes and protects the executive voice across speeches keynotes and high-visibility appearances as Fervo scales as a newly public company.

The Executive Communications Lead is responsible for all internal and external communication that carries an executives name or voice speeches keynote remarks talking points and the presentations that support them. This individual will develop a conference engagement strategy to determine which conferences and speaking engagements Fervo employees should attend and speak at. You will also make sure that person walks on stage fully prepared with a clear message and a polished deck.

This is a high-trust high-visibility role. The right candidate can translate a technical first-of-its-kind energy story into a compelling narrative for investors policymakers media and industry audiences while working directly and confidentially with Fervos most senior leaders under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Speechwriting & Executive Voice

• Write speeches keynote remarks talking points and prepared statements for Fervos CEO and executive team
• Own and protect a consistent executive voice and narrative across every external communication
• Partner directly with executives to translate their intent and expertise into clear compelling remarks

Conference Strategy & Representation

• Build and maintain Fervos conference and speaking-engagement calendar.
• Review incoming opportunities and proactively seek new opportunities to determine which conferences and external events warrant Fervos participation and at what level.
• Work with conference organizers to secure speaking opportunities and manage associated logistics.
• Prepare speakers ahead of each engagement including message alignment logistics and rehearsal

Presentation & Materials Development

• Build and design the slide decks used for conference keynotes and executive speaking engagements
• Ensure all external-facing presentation materials are polished on-brand and aligned with Fervos current narrative.
• Write speeches and build out-of-the-box content to showcase Fervos groundbreaking technology and leading market position.
• Manage version control and rapid turnaround on decks as messaging or events evolve

External Executive Communications Ownership

• Serve as the single point of ownership for executive-level external communications coordinating closely with Legal Investor Relations and Media Relations to keep messaging consistent
• Advise executives on communications strategy and positioning for high-stakes external moments

Qualifications

Required

• 7 years of experience in executive communications speechwriting or corporate communications
• Proven track record working with and writing for C-suite or senior executives in a high-visibility environment
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice to different executives and audiences
• Experience building and refining executive-level presentations (PowerPoint Keynote or similar)
• Strong project management skills able to coordinate multiple executives events and deadlines simultaneously
• Sound judgment and discretion handling sensitive confidential or market-moving information
• Must have a sense of humor and not take themselves too seriously
• Bachelors degree in Communications English Journalism or a related field

Preferred

• Experience in energy climate tech or another technical industry translating complex topics for broad audiences
• Experience supporting communications at a newly public company
• Experience coaching executives on public speaking and stage presence

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston TX with growing offices in Golden CO Reno NV Oakland CA and Salt Lake City UT. This position is eligible for some hybrid work flexibility but regular in-office presence at the Houston office is required. Frequent travel is required for this position to support conferences and executive speaking engagements.