Senior External Communications Manager

Hitachi

Senior External Communications Manager at Hitachi Energy shaping global communications strategies for energy transition. Collaborating with leadership and teams to enhance reputation and market visibility.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeBirmingham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the external communications agenda
Own development of executive-level content for senior leadership
Translate complex topics into engaging narratives
Lead external communications for key business initiatives
Support customer-facing narratives and strategic storytelling
Manage reputational risks and crisis situations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in external communications, corporate communications, or public relations
Strong media and campaign activation skills
Outstanding writing and storytelling ability
Experience advising senior leaders
Operational excellence and delivery focus
Crisis communications expertise
Strong collaboration and influencing skills
Comfort with technical and complex topics
Passion for energy transition and sustainability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Career development programs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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Hard Skills & Tools

external communicationscorporate communicationspublic relationsmedia activationcampaign activationwritingstorytellingcrisis communicationsnarrative developmentstrategic storytelling

Soft Skills

collaborationinfluencingoperational excellencedelivery focusadvising senior leaderscomfort with complex topicspassion for sustainabilityrisk management