Director, Communications

Director, Communications

Department: Corporate Affairs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office

Description

About Us:
The Caturus platform was founded by Kimmeridge, an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector, with subsequent additional investment by Mubadala Energy. Caturus is building an independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export terminal in southwestern Louisiana. Together, they will provide low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Position Summary:
Caturus is seeking a highly strategic, executive-caliber communications leader to serve as Director, Corporate Communications. This individual will lead the company's internal and external communications strategy across all business functions and serve as a trusted advisor and extension of executive leadership. The ideal candidate possesses the judgment, executive presence, business acumen, and communication sophistication to step seamlessly into the shoes of senior executives when needed - representing the company with credibility across employees, media, investors, regulators, customers, community stakeholders, and industry partners.

This role is responsible for shaping and protecting the company's reputation through best-in-class executive communications, internal communications, media relations, crisis communications, digital strategy, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be an exceptional writer and storyteller with experience building and leading a modern, high-performing internal communications function and proactive media relations program within a complex, fast-moving, and highly regulated industry.

The position partners closely with executive leadership, operations, commercial teams, legal, HR, investor relations, and technical subject matter experts to deliver clear, consistent, and compelling communications aligned with the company's strategic priorities, operational objectives, growth trajectory, and values.

Job Description

Strategic Communications & Executive Advisory

• Develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with company objectives, growth priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as a strategic communications counselor to executive leadership on messaging, visibility, reputation management, and sensitive business matters.
• Partner with leadership to shape and articulate the company's narrative, positioning, and long-term strategic vision.
• Anticipate reputational risks and emerging issues and develop proactive communications strategies and response plans.

Executive Communications

• Lead executive communications for senior leadership, including speeches, presentations, town halls, talking points, op-eds, employee messages, investor-facing materials, and strategic announcements.
• Translate complex operational, financial, commercial, and technical information into compelling and accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ensure leadership communications are authentic, aligned, and reflective of the company's culture, mission, and business priorities.
• Support executive visibility opportunities including conferences, interviews, panels, industry events, and stakeholder engagements.

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Build and lead a best-in-class internal communications function that strengthens employee engagement, transparency, alignment, and organizational culture.
• Develop comprehensive internal communications strategies supporting company growth, operational excellence, change management, and workforce connectivity.
• Lead employee communication channels and platforms, including intranet, leadership messaging, newsletters, town halls, and organizational updates.
• Partner closely with HR and leadership teams on employee engagement initiatives, cultural communications, talent communications, and organizational transformation efforts.
• Drive consistent communication rhythms and feedback mechanisms across the organization to foster alignment and trust.

Media Relations & External Communications

• Lead and manage proactive and reactive media relations strategies across business, energy, trade, financial, and regional media.
• Serve as a company spokesperson when appropriate and prepare executives for media interactions and public engagements.
• Develop press releases, statements, media briefing materials, Q&A documents, and crisis response messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, analysts, and external communications partners.
• Identify opportunities to elevate the company's profile through thought leadership, storytelling, and strategic media engagement.

Brand, Content & Digital Communications

• Oversee enterprise content strategy across corporate, operational, commercial, sustainability, and technical communications.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, tone, visual identity, and brand positioning across all communication channels.
• Lead digital communications strategy, including website, social media, executive platforms, and multimedia content.
• Guide development of technical articles, white papers, case studies, videos, marketing collateral, and thought leadership materials.
• Utilize analytics and audience insights to optimize communication effectiveness and engagement.

Crisis Communications & Reputation Management

• Lead crisis communications planning, preparedness, and response efforts across operational, reputational, and organizational events.
• Coordinate communications during operational incidents, sensitive matters, or high-profile business developments.
• Advise leadership on stakeholder communications, message strategy, and reputational considerations during critical situations.
• Partner with Legal, Operations, HSE, and executive leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and aligned communications responses.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner collaboratively across Operations, Commercial, HR, Legal, Investor Relations, HSE, and Corporate Affairs to support business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Support communications related to customers, regulators, government stakeholders, local communities, and industry associations.
• Represent the company at conferences, industry forums, stakeholder meetings, and community events as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop communications team members, agencies, and external partners.
• Establish communications governance, editorial standards, workflows, and content calendars to ensure consistency, quality, and responsiveness.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Political Science, or related field required.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, corporate affairs, public relations, executive communications, or media relations.
• Significant experience within the energy, LNG, Oil & Gas, industrial, infrastructure, or highly regulated sectors strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading executive communications and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-suite executives.
• Proven experience building and leading high-impact internal communications programs in complex organizations.
• Strong media relations background with demonstrated success managing proactive media engagement and reputation management initiatives.
• Experience supporting crisis communications, operational incidents, and high-profile corporate matters preferred.
• Prior people leadership and team management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities with the ability to tailor messaging for a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
• Executive presence and professional maturity with the ability to operate confidently in high-visibility and high-pressure environments.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically with speed, precision, and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of energy industry operations, market dynamics, regulatory environments, and stakeholder landscapes.
• Proven ability to simplify and communicate complex technical, operational, and financial information clearly and effectively.
• Outstanding interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong crisis, issues management, and reputation management capabilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with digital communications platforms, analytics tools, CMS systems, and social media management.
• Experience with WordPress, HubSpot, media monitoring platforms, and related communications technologies preferred.