Sr External Communications Manager

RWE AG

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $138,000- $188,000; bonus/equity: eligible f...
On-site
Develop and implement media relations strategies
Draft high-quality external content
Manage external agencies and pr firms
The Senior External Communications Manager is responsible for shaping, elevating, and protecting the company’s external reputation across national, regional, and trade audiences

Job Summary

  • The Senior External Communications Manager is responsible for shaping, elevating, and protecting the company’s external reputation across national, regional, and trade audiences.
  • This role combines strategic counsel with hands‑on content development and media engagement, advancing the company’s corporate narrative and message architecture.
  • Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) match, and Paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Senior External Communications Manager is responsible for shaping, elevating, and protecting the company’s external reputation across national, regional, and trade audiences.

Salary

Base: $138,000- $188,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for short-term incentives; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement media relations strategies
  • Draft high-quality external content
  • Manage external agencies and PR firms
  • Counsel senior leaders on messaging
  • Monitor industry developments and translate insights

Nice-to-have

  • Shape and steward a compelling corporate narrative
  • Advance the company's corporate narrative
  • Foster a culture of bold thinking
  • Make a meaningful difference

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant corporate communications experience
  • Experience working in the energy industry preferred
  • Relevant degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications preferred
  • Willingness to travel (up to 20%)

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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