Senior PR & Reputation Lead — Energy & Utilities

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation, a leading power company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations for AES Indiana to shape external reputation across media, regulators, customers and employees. You will guide crisis communications, reputation management, and long-range strategic planning in a regulated market.

You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to craft narratives, prepare messaging, and oversee media relations during major initiatives, ensuring clear, credible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in public relations or corporate affairs.
• Proven experience leading reputation management and crisis communications.
• Strong strategic planning skills and ability to translate regulatory issues into clear narratives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, executive-level storytelling.
• Experience in utilities or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead AES Indiana’s public relations strategy and reputation management across external audiences.
• Act as senior advisor on reputational risk and narrative development with AES Indiana leadership.
• Lead crisis communications and develop/testing plans for high-pressure events.
• Oversee media relations, spokesperson readiness, and external messaging.
• Develop integrated strategic communications plans with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Reputation management

Crisis communications

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive messaging

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The AES Corporation, a leading power company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations for AES Indiana to shape external reputation across media, regulators, customers and employees. You will guide crisis communications, reputation management, and long-range strategic planning in a regulated market.

You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to craft narratives, prepare messaging, and oversee media relations during major initiatives, ensuring clear, credible