Communications Lead

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The Communications Lead supports Diamondback's media relations, social media, public affairs, and internal communications efforts to strengthen the company's brand and reputation. This role develops strategic messaging, creates engaging content, and partners across the organization to ensure clear, consistent communication that supports business objectives and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

• Lead the company's non-IR media program and serve as the primary contact for local media. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Manage Meltwater, the company's media monitoring platform, and provide updates on company news, executive commentary, industry trends, and community topics.
• Develop and distribute press releases and media materials. Coordinate press conferences, media briefings, and interviews supporting community engagement and public affairs initiatives.
• Lead social media strategy and content across LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Manage the content calendar, posting approvals, audience engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Support external speaking engagements by providing preparation, messaging, presentation development, and speaker coaching for conferences, recruiting events, and other public appearances.
• Partner with internal departments to develop and execute employee communications and organizational campaigns through email, video, presentations, signage, and the company intranet.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, ora relatedfield.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, ora relatedcommunications role.

• Strong writing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Knowledge of proper grammar, APA style, and various communication styles.

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams.

• People-oriented mindset focused on audience needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Media relations and social media experience preferred.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more aboutE-Verify.