Communications Senior Specialist - PR and Community Relations

Baker Hughes Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is recruiting a Public Affairs & Community Relations Specialist to build relationships with community leaders, government officials, nonprofits, and media. You will support outreach, CSR, and corporate communications efforts, acting as a spokesperson for local inquiries and guiding engagement strategies across functions.

Ideal candidates have a 3+ year background in public affairs or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Public Affairs, Community Relationships, Public Relations, Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience building relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations, government entities, or media representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and key external stakeholders.
• Acting as a liaison between Baker Hughes and community partners to support engagement initiatives and strengthen corporate reputation.
• Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of community outreach programs, charitable giving initiatives, and corporate social responsibility activities.
• Serving as a company spokesperson for local media inquiries and assisting with public-facing communications efforts.
• Monitoring community, government, and stakeholder issues that may impact business operations and recommending appropriate engagement strategies.
• Advising business leaders and functional teams on public affairs, community relations, and communication best practices.
• Leading or contributing to cross-functional projects focused on communications, stakeholder engagement, and community investment initiatives.
• Managing multiple communication and community engagement priorities while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and reporting requirements.

Skills

Strategic communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Media relations

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, Political Science, or related field

Job description

Join our Baker Hughes Communications & Public Affairs Team

Do you enjoy using strategic communication and public affairs expertise to create meaningful impact and strengthen an organization's reputation? Do you enjoy serving as a trusted advisor on communications, public affairs, and community engagement initiatives?

At Baker Hughes, our Communications & Public Affairs team plays a critical role in strengthening our reputation, building trusted community partnerships, and supporting business initiatives through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. We collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful messaging, strengthen relationships with key audiences, and help drive positive outcomes in the communities where we live and work.

Partner with the best

As a Public Affairs & Community Relations Specialist, you will serve as a key ambassador for Baker Hughes, helping to build and strengthen relationships with community organizations, government officials, media contacts, and other external stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to support strategic communication initiatives, community engagement programs, corporate giving efforts, and public affairs activities that enhance the company's reputation and business objectives.

As a Public Affairs & Community Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and key external stakeholders.
• Acting as a liaison between Baker Hughes and community partners to support engagement initiatives and strengthen corporate reputation.
• Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of community outreach programs, charitable giving initiatives, and corporate social responsibility activities.
• Serving as a company spokesperson for local media inquiries and assisting with public-facing communications efforts.
• Monitoring community, government, and stakeholder issues that may impact business operations and recommending appropriate engagement strategies.
• Advising business leaders and functional teams on public affairs, community relations, and communication best practices.
• Leading or contributing to cross-functional projects focused on communications, stakeholder engagement, and community investment initiatives.
• Managing multiple communication and community engagement priorities while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and reporting requirements.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Public Affairs, Community Relationships, Public Relations, Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, or a related field. Misleading.
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Have experience building relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations, government entities, or media representatives.
• Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications, public affairs, community engagement, journalism, or media relations.
• Previous experience serving as a company spokesperson or managing media inquiries.
• Experience supporting community investment programs, CSR initiatives, or charitable partnerships.
• Familiarity with crisis communications, reputation management, or stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience working within a large global organization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives across multiple functions.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Communications Senior Specialist - PR and Community Relat

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.