Strategic Energy Communications & Media Lead

High Country Search Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Search Group in Denver seeks a senior communications professional to strengthen the organization's public profile through proactive media relations and strategic storytelling. You will craft messaging around operations, infrastructure projects, and industry impact, while serving as a primary advisor on executive communications.

The role emphasizes issues management, government affairs support, and community engagement, translating complex energy topics into clear, credible content

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• 5–8+ years in media relations or corporate communications with external audiences.
• Proven ability to develop proactive media strategies and secure coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical energy/regulatory topics for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies to boost reputation and visibility.
• Build relationships with journalists and media outlets across levels.
• Identify and pitch stories around operations, investments, and industry contributions.
• Coordinate media inquiries and interviews with internal stakeholders.
• Elevate the organization's visibility through earned media and executive engagement.
• Monitor media coverage and industry developments to spot risks and opportunities.
• Plan media events, facility visits, and external engagement opportunities.
• Translate complex energy topics into clear, credible messaging.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with marketing to align storytelling across channels.
• Support government affairs and regulatory engagement as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or related field

Job description

High Country Search Group in Denver seeks a senior communications professional to strengthen the organization's public profile through proactive media relations and strategic storytelling. You will craft messaging around operations, infrastructure projects, and industry impact, while serving as a primary advisor on executive communications.

The role emphasizes issues management, government affairs support, and community engagement, translating complex energy topics into clear, credible content