Communications Director
FlexGen
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that outlines objectives, target audiences, key messages, timelines, and metrics to support FlexGen’s mission and business goals
- Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson to draft and distribute press releases, statements, speeches, articles, and other PR materials; manage media inquiries and shape narratives
- Oversee the development of engaging content for various platforms, including websites, social media, blogs, videos, and marketing materials, ensuring all content aligns with FlexGen’s brand voice, messaging guidelines, and strategic priorities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, policymakers, industry groups, and the public
- Improve internal communications and develop content related to thought leadership to enhance cross-functional collaboration and message consistency within the organization
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or media relations, including leadership roles
- Proven experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies; experience working in or with the energy sector, particularly with startups or renewable energy companies preferred
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong media relations skills and a deep understanding of the media landscape
- Digital marketing expertise, including social media, SEO, and content marketing
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with the ability to adapt to change and handle multiple priorities effectively
- Understanding of industry trends and best practices in the renewables space
- Interest in FlexGen’s mission and a commitment to clean energy
- Ability to work effectively with various FlexGen teams (marketing, product, Business Development, engineering, legal, etc.), and leverage analytics to track and measure the effectiveness of communication strategies
Benefits
- FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
- FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status
- Employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing
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Hard skills
communications strategymedia relationscontent developmentdigital marketingSEOcontent marketingwritingeditingstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsleadershipadaptabilitycollaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationtime managementcross-functional teamworknarrative shapingstakeholder engagement