Remote External Communications Strategist - Energy Infrastructure

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an External Communications Specialist to advance the company’s profile through strategic storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership. This role can be fully remote or based in our San Diego, CA office, with responsibilities spanning the energy infrastructure portfolio.

You will draft press materials, coordinate media outreach, develop compelling content, and collaborate with internal experts to surface stories that reinforce SOLV Energy’s leadership in solar,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• 5+ 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.

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 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 supporting long-term storytelling, reputation-building, and business objectives.
• 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

Interviewing

Research

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an External Communications Specialist to advance the company’s profile through strategic storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership. This role can be fully remote or based in our San Diego, CA office, with responsibilities spanning the energy infrastructure portfolio.

You will draft press materials, coordinate media outreach, develop compelling content, and collaborate with internal experts to surface stories that reinforce SOLV Energy’s leadership in solar,