Internal Communications Specialist

EDP; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

EDP, a global energy company, seeks an Internal Communications Specialist for a short-term replacement based in Lisbon, Portugal. You will craft multi-channel content, translate complex topics into employee-friendly messages, and manage projects end-to-end.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications or related field, is fluent in English and Portuguese, and can connect communications to business priorities with strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in communication with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strategic and creative thinking with ability to connect priorities to business objectives.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-channel internal communication plans, ensuring consistency across channels and audiences.
• Create clear, relevant, and engaging content, translating complex corporate and business topics into accessible communications for employees.
• Manage communication projects end-to-end, working closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the development of internal channels, campaigns and new content formats, aligned with business priorities and corporate positioning.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

Strategic thinking

Project management

Multichannel communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Our Internal Communication department intends to recruit an Internal Communications Specialist.

What will you do:

• Develop and execute multi-channel internal communication plans, ensuring consistency across channels and audiences.
• Create clear, relevant, and engaging content, translating complex corporate and business topics into accessible and meaningful communications for employees.
• Manage communication projects end-to-end, working closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the development of internal channels, campaigns and new content formats, aligned with business priorities and corporate positioning.

Employment Type: Short term contract (temporary replacement, until December 2027)

Work Site: Lisbon, Portugal

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in communication, with excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to adapt content to different audiences and channels.
• Strategic and creative thinking, with the ability to connect communication priorities to business objectives and translate them into compelling narratives and formats.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and take initiative within a collaborative environment.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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