External Communications Lead

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🕒 September 18

🌐 United Kingdom, United States – Remote

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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Hitachi

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1910

🚘 Automotive

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Automotive • Construction • Consulting

Hitachi, Ltd. is a global company that operates in various sectors with a focus on social innovation. Hitachi provides advanced digital solutions, services, and technologies under its brand 'Lumada' to solve customers’ challenges and enhance societal value. The company is committed to sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, aiming to improve quality of life through technologies that foster a sustainable society. Hitachi's products and solutions span digital systems, green energy, mobility, and connective industries, promoting digital transformation of business systems and social infrastructure. Founded in 1910, Hitachi's long-standing dedication to innovation and societal development makes it a leader in driving positive change worldwide.

📋 Description

• Drive high-impact external communication initiatives for the Service Business Unit • Shape the external narrative through thought leadership and strategic projects • Elevate Service Business Unit leaders as recognized industry experts • Create content for media engagement and press activities • Lead global external communications initiatives supporting business objectives and brand reputation • Translate complex technical and strategic topics into clear, engaging narratives • Build partnerships with Business Unit leaders, Global Product Group teams, and regional communications colleagues • Create press releases, media materials, executive profiles, feature stories, and thought leadership content • Identify and secure external speaking opportunities, media coverage, and industry engagement initiatives • Work closely with the Head of Communications for Business Unit Service and the Global External Communications team

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline • Significant experience in external communications, corporate communications, public relations, and media relations, ideally within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial sectors • Strong understanding of the energy landscape, including industry trends, grid modernization, and the evolving energy transition agenda • Proven experience managing communications within a complex, global matrix organization • Demonstrated success delivering high-profile communications campaigns in fast-paced, dynamic environments • Exceptional written, verbal, and stakeholder engagement skills • Strong strategic planning and communications consultancy skills • Experience developing and executing thought leadership, executive positioning, media relations, and reputation-building strategies at a regional or global level • Ability to work in a dynamic, international setting • Pre-employment background checks and security screenings may be required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries • Flexible working hours • Professional development opportunities • Supportive work environment • Career development programs • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)