Strategic Communications Lead, External Affairs

EOS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS is seeking an experienced strategic storyteller to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling communications for employees, customers, investors, and government stakeholders. The role blends writing with campaign development and may manage other professionals as the function grows.

The position focuses on executive communications, external affairs, corporate storytelling, media relations, and cross-functional partnership, with occasional travel and office-based work in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, corporate communications, journalism or related fields.
• Outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience writing for senior executives.
• Ability to quickly understand technical products, engineering concepts or complex business topics.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft talking points and remarks for executive leadership.
• Write articles, LinkedIn content, opinion pieces and executive messaging.
• Develop messaging for major company announcements.
• Ensure leaders communicate with one clear, authentic voice.
• Develop communication strategies supporting government affairs, policy initiatives and strategic partnerships.
• Create messaging for customers, industry organizations, elected officials and community stakeholders.
• Partner with Public Affairs to support advocacy efforts and external engagement.
• Turn technical products and innovations into stories people actually understand.
• Lead messaging around company milestones, product launches and strategic initiatives.
• Build narratives that reinforce brand reputation and company purpose.
• Draft press releases, media statements, FAQs and crisis communications.
• Prepare executives for interviews and speaking engagements.
• Support media outreach and reputation management.
• Generate fresh, unexpected ideas that help the company stand out.
• Build campaigns that people remember - not just announcements they read once.
• Explore new formats including video, podcasts, social content, and interactive storytelling.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Government Affairs, Investor Relations, HR, Sales, and Executive Leadership.
• Translate highly technical information into clear messaging for multiple audiences.
• Ensure consistency across every external communication.
• Coach and develop communications professionals.
• Prioritize work across multiple initiatives.
• Build scalable processes and editorial standards.

Skills

Executive writing

Editing & storytelling

Public affairs

Senior-level writing

Technical translation

Education

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

Job description

EOS is seeking an experienced strategic storyteller to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling communications for employees, customers, investors, and government stakeholders. The role blends writing with campaign development and may manage other professionals as the function grows.

The position focuses on executive communications, external affairs, corporate storytelling, media relations, and cross-functional partnership, with occasional travel and office-based work in the