Senior PR & Reputation Lead — Crisis & Media Strategy

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations to guide external reputation and communications in a highly visible utility market. You will advise AES Indiana leadership and shape messaging for media, regulators, customers, and employees.

The role requires strategic planning, crisis readiness, and strong writing, with a track record in regulated industries. You will partner across functions to align communications with business priorities and drive trusted narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in public relations or corporate affairs.
• Proven leadership in reputation management and crisis communications.
• Experience translating complex regulatory or business issues into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead AES Indiana’s public relations strategy, ensuring credible messaging across external audiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs & Impact and leadership on reputational risk.
• Oversee crisis communications, plan testing, and coordinated responses during incidents.
• Build relationships with local media and external stakeholders to protect and enhance reputation.
• Develop executive messaging, talking points, and statements in support of business priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align communications with regulatory and market needs.

Skills

Reputation management

Crisis communications

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated industries experience

Education

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

Job description

AES Indiana is seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations to guide external reputation and communications in a highly visible utility market. You will advise AES Indiana leadership and shape messaging for media, regulators, customers, and employees.

The role requires strategic planning, crisis readiness, and strong writing, with a track record in regulated industries. You will partner across functions to align communications with business priorities and drive trusted narratives.