Sr Project & Operations Communications Manager

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Communications
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Manager of Project and Operations Communications (South) to lead and execute regional communications strategies that support the full lifecycle of RWE Americas energy development projects in the South regionfrom early-stage through project development permitting construction and operations. This role is a key member of the regionally-matrixed Corporate Affairs team working in close collaboration with Stakeholder Engagement and Government Affairs and in partnership with Development and Operations to ensure cohesive proactive and transparent communications with communities local officials media and other external stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive regional communications strategy aligned with project and organizational goals
• Adapt national messaging for regional audiences and ensure consistency across teams
• Coordinate closely with stakeholder engagement government affairs and development teams to maintain strategic alignment
• Lead external communications for energy projects from early-stage development through permitting construction and operations
• Create community-facing materials including fact sheets newsletters project updates FAQs presentations and digital content
• Proactively identify and anticipate emerging risks opportunities and communications needs ensuring teams are prepared with timely and effective messaging
• Serve as a primary regional contact for media inquiries and local press engagement
• Draft press releases media statements talking points and briefing materials and support regional media events announcements and community-facing milestones
• Develop media training and coaching for on-the-ground and subject matter experts ahead of interviews panels and public engagements
• Support stakeholder engagement teams with consistent accessible messaging for landowners community members NGOs businesses and local officials
• Coordinate with project developers to understand project needs sensitivities and communications opportunities
• Partner with government affairs teams to align messaging with policy developments and regulatory processes
• Produce regionally tailored digital content for web social and other platforms
• Develop digital communications strategiesincluding paid and earned tacticsand leverage social listening online community engagement and performance insights to inform strategy and drive successful project outcomes
• Manage multiple concurrent communications projects and deadlines across the region
• Manage external agencies PR firms and other communications partners to ensure cohesive execution and alignment with strategy standards and brand identity
• Produce analytic insights on media performance sentiment reach and reputational indicators to guide continuous improvement of messaging campaign planning and visibility efforts

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in Journalism Marketing Public Relations or Communications preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant corporate communications experience; experience working in energy industry development or regional communications preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with teams across multiple locations and collaborate effectively to achieve business outcomes
• Strategic communications planning and execution across complex multiphase projects
• Strong writing editing and messaging skills for diverse external audiences
• Ability to multi-task and pivot quickly while working independently in a fast-paced heavy deadline-driven environment as part of an integrated regional delivery team
• Motivated self-starter goal-oriented and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to achieve deliverables amid ambiguity and provide direct and transparent feedback to peers and leadership
• Experience managing media inquiries preparing spokespeople and navigating issues or sensitive situations
• Proven ability to empathize build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Proficiency in digital communications including content creation and use of analytics to guide strategy
• This position is an office-based role with some travel (30-40%) largely to rural communities) and visits to other RWE offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit walk or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered:Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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RWE Americas a subsidiary of RWE is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operateswind solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact .

At RWE Americas we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors Have Courage Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning and we value ownership resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us you become part of a team that supports your development respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.