Executive Communications Lead

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Fervo Energy, a leader in geothermal energy, seeks an Executive Communications Lead to own internal and external executive communications, speeches, and keynote remarks. You will shape messaging, develop conference engagement strategies, and ensure executives are presented with polished, on-brand decks.

You will translate complex energy topics into compelling narratives for investors, policymakers, media, and industry audiences, collaborating closely with senior leaders under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in executive communications, speechwriting, or corporate communications.
• Proven track record with C-suite or senior executives in high-visibility settings.
• Exceptional writing and ability to adapt tone to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Write speeches, remarks, talking points, and statements for the CEO and executives.
• Maintain a consistent executive voice across external communications.
• Translate executives' intent into clear, compelling remarks.
• Develop conference engagement strategies and prepare speakers for engagements.

Skills

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Writing

Public speaking

Project management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Tools

PowerPoint/Keynote

Job description

About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Communications Lead to own Fervo's executive communications and engagement internally and externally — in writing, on stage, and in the room.

This Executive Communications Lead is responsible for all internal and external communication that carries an executive's name or voice — speeches, keynote remarks, talking points, and the presentations that support them. This individual will develop a conference engagement strategy to determine which conferences and speaking engagements Fervo employees should attend and speak at. You will also make sure that person walks on stage fully prepared with a clear message and a polished deck.

This is a high-trust, high-visibility role. The right candidate can translate a technical, first-of-its-kind energy story into a compelling narrative for investors, policymakers, media, and industry audiences, while working directly and confidentially with Fervo's most senior leaders under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Speechwriting & Executive Voice

• Write speeches, keynote remarks, talking points, and prepared statements for Fervo's CEO and executive team.
• Own and protect a consistent executive voice and narrative across every external communication.
• Partner directly with executives to translate their intent and expertise into clear, compelling remarks.

Conference Strategy & Representation

• Build and maintain Fervo's conference and speaking-engagement calendar.
• Review incoming opportunities and proactively seek new opportunities to determine which conferences and external events warrant Fervo's participation and at what level.
• Work with conference organizers to secure speaking opportunities and manage associated logistics.
• Prepare speakers ahead of each engagement, including message alignment, logistics, and rehearsal.

Presentation & Materials Development

• Build and design the slide decks used for conference keynotes and executive speaking engagements.
• Ensure all external-facing presentation materials are polished, on-brand, and aligned with Fervo's current narrative.
• Write speeches and build out-of-the-box content to showcase Fervo’s groundbreaking technology and leading market position.
• Manage version control and rapid turnaround on decks as messaging or events evolve.

External Executive Communications Ownership

• Serve as the single point of ownership for executive-level external communications, coordinating closely with Legal, Investor Relations, and Media Relations to keep messaging consistent.
• Advise executives on communications strategy and positioning for high-stakes external moments.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, or corporate communications.
• Proven track record working with and writing for C-suite or senior executives in a high-visibility environment.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and voice to different executives and audiences.
• Experience building and refining executive-level presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar).
• Strong project management skills, able to coordinate multiple executives, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and discretion handling sensitive, confidential, or market-moving information.
• Must have a sense of humor and not take themselves too seriously.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.

Preferred

• Experience in energy, climate tech, or another technical industry translating complex topics for broad audiences.
• Experience supporting communications at a newly public company.
• Experience coaching executives on public speaking and stage presence.

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX, with growing offices in Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position is eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at the Houston office is required. Frequent travel is required for this position to support conferences and executive speaking engagements.

Benefits & Perks

• Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan with up to 6% match
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
• A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
• An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
• Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.