Strategic Communications Lead - Renewables Projects

AES; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AES is seeking a Communications Lead Analyst to support strategic communications for its US Renewables & Power portfolio. You will help strengthen AES’s reputation by developing compelling narratives, managing stakeholder engagement, and coordinating media relations across priority markets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, you will craft project communications plans, translate complex technical information into clear content, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public affairs, public relations, marketing, journalism, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Environmental Policy, or a 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 communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Support AES’ external communications strategy, helping strengthen the company’s reputation as an innovative, responsible, and trusted energy leader.
• Develop and execute communications plans for project milestones throughout the project lifecycle, from early development through operations.
• Create project narratives and engagement strategies that support community meetings, public events, open houses, construction milestones, media opportunities, and other stakeholder-facing activities.
• Develop media materials, leadership messaging, response strategies, and briefing resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communications activities with project and business priorities.

Skills

Strategic comms

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Content development

PM skills

Public affairs

Writing

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AES is seeking a Communications Lead Analyst to support strategic communications for its US Renewables & Power portfolio. You will help strengthen AES’s reputation by developing compelling narratives, managing stakeholder engagement, and coordinating media relations across priority markets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, you will craft project communications plans, translate complex technical information into clear content, and collaborate with cross-functional teams