Senior Energy Communications Strategist | Decarbonization

Aquent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Senior Communications Specialist for the Minnesota market. This contract role focuses on decarbonization initiatives, community engagement, and proactive storytelling to strengthen reputation.

Based onsite in Minneapolis, MN, you will lead cross-functional teams to craft messages, manage events, and produce press materials, white papers, and social content that highlight cleaner energy technology investments and NGIA programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of strategic corporate communications experience.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear content and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications & Messaging: Develop internal and external plans with key messages, timing and channels; measure results.
• Content Creation: Produce press releases, web copy, speeches, presentations, articles, white papers, LinkedIn posts, brochures, intranet content.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Plan and manage public events, outreach notifications, and represent the company at meetings.
• Thought Leadership: Lead decarbonization and clean energy thought leadership through white papers and conferences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Regulatory, NGIA, Energy Sales, Government Affairs, and creative teams.
• Crisis & Emergency Communications: Serve on emergency response communications team, after-hours/weekend coverage.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Senior Communications Specialist for the Minnesota market. This contract role focuses on decarbonization initiatives, community engagement, and proactive storytelling to strengthen reputation.

Based onsite in Minneapolis, MN, you will lead cross-functional teams to craft messages, manage events, and produce press materials, white papers, and social content that highlight cleaner energy technology investments and NGIA programs.