Senior Communications Specialist, Media and Digital

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

Employer-paid life insurance and short

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Flexible paid time off

Lifestyle spending account and Carrot

Employee stock purchase and bonus

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist, Media and Digital Content to manage media relations and execute its content strategy across digital channels. You will be the day-to-day liaison for inbound press inquiries and contribute to proactive outreach that shapes the company narrative.

In this role you’ll own the social media voice, craft press materials, and align editorial content with broader company goals.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
• Established relationships with reporters and outlets covering energy, climate or technology.
• Experience drafting high-impact communications like news releases and statements.
• Experience owning and growing a company’s social media presence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move quickly and make sound judgment calls under time pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound media inquiries, coordinating responses with leadership as needed.
• Drive proactive outbound media outreach, pitching stories and securing coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and outlets covering energy, climate, and technology.
• Draft press releases, holding statements, FAQs and media briefing materials.
• Track and report on media coverage and sentiment.
• Own Fervo’s social media channels end to end, including content strategy and calendar.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Social media

Press writing

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 a Media and Digital content superstar to support Fervo's media relations and execute its integrated content strategy across digital channels, reporting to the Lead. This role is the day to day point of contact for inbound media inquiries and a key contributor to proactive outreach that puts Fervo's story in front of the right audiences.

The Senior Communications Specialist, Media and Digital Content supports Fervo’s media relations and digital content efforts under the direction of the Lead – fielding day to day inbound press inquiries, proactively pitching outbound stories, building and maintaining reporter relationships, and preparing first drafts of the press releases and statements that carry Fervo's name. This role manages day to day execution of Fervo’s social media presence, carrying out the voice, content strategy, and editorial calendar set by the Lead across the company’s channels, including its website

This role requires someone comfortable operating fast and independently, equally capable of handling a reporter's same-day request and contributing to a proactive media and social calendar weeks out. As a newly public company, Fervo's media and digital presence matters, and this role is expected to exercise sound judgment on what gets said, when and where, and to what audiences. Exemplary writing and storytelling is a must for this role.

Responsibilities

Media Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound media inquiries, coordinating responses with the head of communications, agency teams and leadership as needed.

• Drive proactive outbound media outreach, pitching stories and securing coverage that supports Fervo’s narrative and builds a positive reputation for the company.

• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and outlets covering energy, climate, and technology.

• Draft press releases, holding statements, FAQs and media briefing materials.

• Track and report on media coverage and sentiment.

Social Media & Digital Channels

• Own Fervo’s social media channels end to end, including content strategy, calendar, and day-to-day posting.

• Manage paid social across platforms.

• Set and maintain a consistent brand voice across all social platforms.

• Monitor social engagement and adjust strategy based on what resonates with Fervo’s audiences.

• Align all editorial content with broader company strategy.

Crisis & Issues Support

• Support rapid-response communications during breaking news, incidents, or issues affecting Fervo’s reputation.

• Help prepare holding statements and messaging guidance for use across media and social channels.

Qualifications

Required

• 4-8 years of experience in media relations or public relations, in-house or agency.

• Established relationships with reporters and outlets covering energy, climate, or technology.

• Experience drafting high impact communications like news releases, statements and digital content.

• Experience owning and growing a company’s social media presence across major platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to move quickly and make sound judgment calls under time pressure.

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

Preferred

• Experience in energy, climate tech, or another regulated industry.

• Experience with media monitoring and social analytics tools.

• Crisis communications experience.

• Experience supporting media relations at a newly public company.

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. Some travel is required for this position.

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.