Sr. Manager, Communications

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General Summary of Position:

The Senior Communications Manager will lead and execute high-impact external communications strategies to strengthen NRG's brand, elevate leadership, and support business priorities. A strategic thinker and strong writer, this individual partners across teams and reports to the Senior Director of Communications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about positioning NRG as a leader in the energy transition and bringing our purpose - powering a smarter, brighter future - to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated external communications strategies aligned with NRG's brand, purpose, and business goals.
• Partner with business units and leaders to identify compelling stories and amplify NRG's voice in the industry.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Brand Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory, Legal) to ensure message alignment.
• Lead content creation for press releases, talking points, and external material to support key announcements and business initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, news cycles, and competitor activity to inform messaging and communications strategy.
• Measure and report on communication outcomes to drive ongoing improvement.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the communications team.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to craft and execute strategic communication plans that support reputation and business objectives.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and channels.
• Experience advising senior leaders and collaborating across departments.
• Familiarity with digital and social media strategies to support external communications efforts.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Proactive, collaborative, and business-minded communicator.

Preferred:

• Skilled at navigating and influencing in a matrixed environment.
• Strong project-management skills.
• Experience using media monitoring tools and project management platforms.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in external communications, public relations, or media relations.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Regularly required to use a computer to communicate via online channels.
• Minimal domestic travel is required - approximately 20%.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Working Conditions:

• Open Office Environment - Primary Work Location in Houston, TX.
• Hybrid work schedule, 3 days in office, 2 days remote work.
• Reports to the Communications function.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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