Strategic Communications Lead, Renewables & Power

AES Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in the United States seeks a Communications Lead Analyst to support strategic communications for AES' US Renewables & Power portfolio. In this role, you will help strengthen AES' reputation as a trusted energy partner by developing compelling communications that connect with a wide range of stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, you will contribute to project communications, media relations, digital communications, thought leadership initiatives,

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public affairs, public relations, marketing, journalism, stakeholder engagement, community relations, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Environmental Policy, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting projects within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, sustainability, or other regulated or community-facing industries is valued.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear messages tailored to different audiences and channels.
• Strong project management, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Experience building productive relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Experience working with agencies, consultants, vendors, or external partners.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when managing sensitive information or rapidly evolving situations.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, stakeholder management, digital communications, content management, social listening, or project management platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support AES' external communications strategy and strengthen reputation as an innovative energy leader.
• Develop and execute communications plans for project milestones from development through operations.
• Create project narratives and engagement strategies for community meetings, public events, open houses, construction milestones, media opportunities, and stakeholder activities.
• Develop communications campaigns that support priority business objectives, policy initiatives, and regulatory engagement.
• Transform technical information into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Create materials including FAQs, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters, website content, notices, talking points, social content, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and amplify stories showcasing AES' innovation, community partnerships, and leadership in energy transition.
• Support media engagement across project markets and monitor local media and public records.
• Develop media materials, leadership messaging, response strategies, and briefing resources.
• Support issue management and crisis communications related to project activities.
• Ensure messaging consistency across projects and stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align communications with business priorities.
• Build trusted relationships across a matrixed organization and with agencies, consultants, vendors, and partners.
• Contribute to tools, templates, and scalable processes to enhance communication effectiveness.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Communications

Public affairs

Public relations

Marketing

Journalism

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring

Social listening

Content management systems

CRM systems

Job description

AES Corporation in the United States seeks a Communications Lead Analyst to support strategic communications for AES' US Renewables & Power portfolio. In this role, you will help strengthen AES' reputation as a trusted energy partner by developing compelling communications that connect with a wide range of stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, you will contribute to project communications, media relations, digital communications, thought leadership initiatives,