US Director of Media Relations

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Job description

About usNational Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the US and UK. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionize our industry.National Grid Ventures is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid's core regulated businesses in the US and UK where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of ourclean energy future.National Grid Ventures' diverse portfolio of flexible, low carbon and renewable energy businesses across the US, UK and Europe includes sub-sea electricity interconnectors, liquefied natural gas, battery storage, wind and solar power as well as some generation assets on Long Island.National Grid Ventures is hiring a US Director of Media Relations in our Waltham, MA office.Job PurposeThe purpose of Corporate Affairs is to build the reputation and public policy environment that National Grid needs to succeed in the short and long term. For the US Director of National Grid Ventures (NGV) Media Relations this means the proactive development and delivery of a high-quality communications strategy to support execution of the NGV business strategy and protectrevenue, drive our growth and positively enhance NGV's reputation across the US.Key AccountabilitiesProactively build and deliver strategicmedia campaigns to protect and grow NGV businesses across the USDevelop and implement the overall key messages for the NGV US businessDevelop overall approach and delivery of written and digital media communications for NGVin the US, including:NGV press releases and other written contentNGV op-edsandby-linedarticlesNGV social media postsMultimedia content, such as videos and infographics NGV president external speeches NGV president social media postsIdentify and secure proactive media opportunities for the NGV President thatalign to NGV's strategy and campaign priorities, such as media engagements and speaking engagementsQualificationsExperienced media relations practitioner with a proven track record of working with the media, external stakeholders and others to deliver company key messages.Experience in aligning media relations with business and corporate affairs strategy.A clear understanding of the role of the US media in support of the execution of the business strategyA clear understanding of the role of executivecommunicationsinsupportofthe execution of business strategy.Strong writer and editor, with an ability to translate complex business materials into compelling content for a range of internal and externalaudiences across a range ofcommunications channelsKnowledge of media relationsbest practices, including strong working knowledge of corporate public relations,social media, digital communications, crisis communications, in ahigh-profile business context.Experience working with senior levels (i.e. C-suite) within a large, global, complex organization within a multi-stakeholder environment.Understanding of the clean energy sector, and relevant internal/external influences (NGOs, communities, media, agencies, industry bodies).Experience and knowledge of detailed media relations, and campaign delivery, execution and measurement, across multiple channels and audiences.More InformationThis position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across roles you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.