Strategic External Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an External Communications Specialist to advance our storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership across the energy infrastructure sector. This role can be fully remote or based full-time in our office in San Diego, California, with interview processes clarifying location expectations.

You will craft press materials, develop project spotlights, monitor industry trends, support executive visibility, and coordinate content with internal teams to strengthen SOLV

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.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Storytelling

Interviewing

Research

Project management

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an External Communications Specialist to advance our storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership across the energy infrastructure sector. This role can be fully remote or based full-time in our office in San Diego, California, with interview processes clarifying location expectations.

You will craft press materials, develop project spotlights, monitor industry trends, support executive visibility, and coordinate content with internal teams to strengthen SOLV