Energy Infrastructure External Communications Lead

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,095 - 104,514; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an External Communications Specialist to advance our reputation through strategic storytelling, media relations, and industry engagement. Based in our San Diego office, you will develop and coordinate communications materials, support outreach, and surface compelling stories across the business.

You will work with internal experts and leadership to produce thought leadership content, maintain editorial calendars, and track impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, content marketing, media relations, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong interviewing, research, and information‑gathering capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships across an organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate external communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, talking points, and briefing documents.
• Support media outreach, interview preparation, and relationship-building with industry media and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities to increase visibility for SOLV Energy, its projects, and its leaders.
• Proactively identify, develop, and create content that highlights SOLV Energy's people, projects, innovations, partnerships, and industry expertise.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal subject matter experts, project teams, and business leaders to surface emerging stories.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Interviewing

Research

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an External Communications Specialist to advance our reputation through strategic storytelling, media relations, and industry engagement. Based in our San Diego office, you will develop and coordinate communications materials, support outreach, and surface compelling stories across the business.

You will work with internal experts and leadership to produce thought leadership content, maintain editorial calendars, and track impact.