Strategic External Communications Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an External Communications Specialist to position the company as a leading energy infrastructure services provider through strategic storytelling, media relations support, and industry engagement.

This role supports thought leadership and content development across projects and leaders, translating technical information for external audiences. The position offers remote work or full-time in the San Diego, CA office, with collaborative engagement across internal teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, content marketing, media relations, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong interviewing, research, and information-gathering capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships across an organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate external communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, talking points, and briefing documents.
• Support media outreach efforts, interview preparation, and relationship-building with industry media and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities to increase visibility for SOLV Energy, its projects, and its leaders.
• Proactively identify, develop, and create content that highlights SOLV Energy's people, projects, innovations, partnerships, and industry expertise.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal subject matter experts, project teams, and business leaders to identify emerging stories, innovations, and communications opportunities.
• Conduct research and interviews to gather information and develop compelling communications content.
• Develop a variety of content, including thought leadership articles, project spotlights, and LinkedIn content.
• Translate technical information into clear, compelling content for external audiences.
• Contribute ideas that support long-term storytelling, reputation-building, and business objectives.
• Lead content planning, publishing, and performance tracking for SOLV Energy's LinkedIn presence.
• Support the development and execution of employee advocacy initiatives by creating engaging content and monitoring participation and results.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to amplify company announcements, project milestones, and thought leadership content.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Storytelling

Interviewing

Research

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an External Communications Specialist to position the company as a leading energy infrastructure services provider through strategic storytelling, media relations support, and industry engagement.

This role supports thought leadership and content development across projects and leaders, translating technical information for external audiences. The position offers remote work or full-time in the San Diego, CA office, with collaborative engagement across internal teams