Remote External Communications Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an External Communications Specialist to elevate the company’s reputation through strategic storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership.

This fully remote or San Diego-based role partners with internal teams to surface compelling stories and drive external visibility. You will craft press materials, coordinate media outreach, and develop content spanning articles, project spotlights, and LinkedIn content while translating technical details for broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, PR, journalism, content marketing, media relations, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate external communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, talking points, and briefing documents.
• Support media outreach efforts, 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 strong relationships with internal subject matter experts, project teams, and business leaders to identify emerging stories, innovations, and communications opportunities.
• Conduct research and interviews to gather information and develop compelling communications content.
• Develop a variety of content, including thought leadership articles, project spotlights, and LinkedIn content.
• Translate technical information into clear, compelling content for external audiences.
• Contribute ideas that support long-term storytelling, reputation-building, and business objectives.
• Monitor industry, competitor, and company news and prepare regular reports highlighting key trends, opportunities, and potential reputational considerations.
• Stay informed on energy, infrastructure, construction, engineering, and adjacent industry developments to identify topics and trends relevant to SOLV Energy's business and communications strategy.
• Support executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives through research, messaging development, speaking materials, and event communications.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that support SOLV Energy's long-term reputation and communications objectives.
• Lead content planning, publishing, and performance tracking for SOLV Energy's LinkedIn presence.
• Support the development and execution of employee advocacy initiatives by creating engaging content and monitoring participation and results.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to amplify company announcements, project milestones, and thought leadership content.
• Maintain and coordinate the external communications editorial calendar.
• Partner with Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Operations, and company leadership to support integrated communications initiatives.
• Coordinate with creative resources to develop visual assets that support external storytelling and communications goals.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring consistency of messaging and alignment with company priorities.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Interviews

Research

Interpersonal

Multi-project

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an External Communications Specialist to elevate the company’s reputation through strategic storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership.

This fully remote or San Diego-based role partners with internal teams to surface compelling stories and drive external visibility. You will craft press materials, coordinate media outreach, and develop content spanning articles, project spotlights, and LinkedIn content while translating technical details for broad