Director, Global Corporate Reputation & External Affairs

EnerSys; Bern Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a Director of Corporate Reputation & External Affairs. This role partners with Investor Relations and corporate functions to craft consistent messaging across media, policy, industry associations, and executives.

The successful candidate will translate complex priorities into clear communications, shape EnerSys’s narrative, and coordinate external affairs initiatives, including governance of brand standards and crisis response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, executive communications, public affairs or related field.
• Experience with media relations, special situations management, and crisis communications within a publicly traded company.
• Experience supporting senior executives within a publicly traded global organization with executive messaging, speeches, and stakeholder messaging.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies that strengthen and protect EnerSys's corporate reputation and support business objectives.
• Shape and maintain a clear corporate narrative across external stakeholders and channels.
• Lead media relations strategies and plan communications for events, CEO/CFO engagements and milestones.
• Serve as spokesperson at company events and media engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with brand standards and strategic priorities.
• Monitor trends and risks, advising on proactive communications measures.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/related field

Job description

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a Director of Corporate Reputation & External Affairs. This role partners with Investor Relations and corporate functions to craft consistent messaging across media, policy, industry associations, and executives.

The successful candidate will translate complex priorities into clear communications, shape EnerSys’s narrative, and coordinate external affairs initiatives, including governance of brand standards and crisis response.