Head of PR & Communications - Remote

Communications Director
FlexGen Remote · United States · Durham, NC, US · North Carolina, US

FlexGen is currently looking for a Communications Director to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing FlexGen’s communication strategy to build brand awareness, foster positive public relations, attract investment, and support business growth. This role will be responsible for managing internal and external communications, handling media relations, developing engaging content, and navigating the complexities of the market.

Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that outlines objectives, target audiences, key messages, timelines, and metrics to support FlexGen’s mission and business goals

Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson to draft and distribute press releases, statements, speeches, articles, and other PR materials; Oversee the development of engaging content for various platforms, including websites, social media, blogs, videos, and marketing materials, ensuring all content aligns with FlexGen’s brand voice, messaging guidelines, and strategic priorities

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, policymakers, industry groups, and the public

Improve internal communications and develop content related to thought leadership to enhance cross-functional collaboration and message consistency within the organization

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

10-15 years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or media relations, including leadership roles

Proven experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies; experience working in or with the energy sector, particularly with startups or renewable energy companies preferred

Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Digital marketing expertise, including social media, SEO, and content marketing

Ability to work effectively with various FlexGen teams (marketing, product, Business Development, engineering, legal, etc.), and leverage analytics to track and measure the effectiveness of communication strategies

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

FlexGen delivers the best integrated energy storage systems by taking a functionality and software-first approach. We fundamentally turn battery energy storage systems on, deliver advanced functionality through the HybridOS™ energy management system platform, and integrate with the best energy storage hardware systems available. We are hardware agnostic and have flexible

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