Strategic External Communications Lead - Energy Services

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an External Communications Lead for its Service Business Unit to drive strategic communications that shape external narrative and support transformation. You will lead initiatives, engage media, and develop thought leadership content across global markets.

The role emphasizes partnering with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and regional colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaigns in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, PR, journalism, or related field.
• Significant external communications, corporate communications, PR, and media relations experience.
• Strong understanding of energy landscape, grid modernization, and energy transition agenda.

Responsibilities

• Elevate leaders' profiles as industry experts through strategic external communications and media engagement.
• Lead global external communications initiatives supporting business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Translate technical topics into clear narratives for media, customers and wider audiences.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Thought leadership

Written communication

Executive positioning

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation/pitching

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related discipline

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks an External Communications Lead for its Service Business Unit to drive strategic communications that shape external narrative and support transformation. You will lead initiatives, engage media, and develop thought leadership content across global markets.

The role emphasizes partnering with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and regional colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaigns in a dynamic, international environment.