Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Contractor to support strategic communications initiatives for a portfolio of infrastructure, development, and growth-focused projects.
Corporate Communications Contractor
About the Engagement
A growing organization in the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Contractor to support strategic communications initiatives tied to large-scale development and infrastructure projects.
This engagement will focus on writing and editing, coordinating announcements and campaigns, and developing materials for media, employees, communities, investors, and other key stakeholders.
The contractor will work closely with communications leadership, internal subject matter experts, and external agencies to deliver high-quality communications projects and materials. The ideal candidate is a strong writer who can quickly learn a complex business, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
Scope, duration, weekly commitment, and compensation will be determined based on business needs and candidate availability. Occasional travel to project sites, community events, or industry meetings may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Planning & Coordination
- Maintain integrated communications calendars and track deadlines, deliverables, and approvals across multiple projects.
- Coordinate designers, videographers, agencies, and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of communications materials.
- Monitor communications effectiveness and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Corporate Communications & Content Development
- Write and edit press releases, executive messaging, presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, website content, and social media materials.
- Support external and internal announcements from planning through execution.
- Maintain consistent messaging, tone, and factual accuracy across all communications channels.
Media Relations & Reputation Management
- Develop media pitches, briefing materials, and spokesperson preparation documents.
- Coordinate media inquiries and monitor industry, business, and stakeholder coverage.
- Draft statements and response materials for emerging issues and sensitive situations.
Project & Community Communications
- Partner with project, government affairs, and operational teams to communicate milestones, economic impacts, and community benefits.
- Create newsletters, project updates, event materials, website content, and public information resources.
- Support communications for public meetings, project launches, groundbreaking events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Translate technical and operational information into clear, audience-friendly messaging.
Executive & Employee Communications
- Draft executive speeches, leadership communications, employee updates, and organizational announcements.
- Support financial and investor communications in collaboration with finance and leadership teams.
- Coordinate reviews with legal, HR, finance, and operational stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
- Experience supporting executive communications, media relations, and high-visibility announcements.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to operate independently.
- Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Experience
- Energy, infrastructure, technology, industrial, construction, or other complex industries.
- Community engagement, public affairs, economic development, or large capital projects.
- Investor relations, financial communications, or public company communications.
- Supporting senior executives and managing external agency relationships.
