Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

• Pay Rate: $35 - $37/hour (on W2)
• Contract Length: 1 Year
• Location: Houston, TX 77079 (Hybrid)

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

This role shapes and executes integrated communications in support of major capital projects, including U.S. Gulf Coast projects when assigned. Working in close partnership with Community & Indigenous Engagement (Canada), Stakeholder & Tribal Engagement (U.S.), External Affairs, Business Units, Projects and other departments as required, the role supports project approvals, public understanding and reputation outcomes.

The role serves as a central hub for messaging, media relations, content development and digital communications, translating complex project, technical, regulatory and commercial information into clear, credible and accessible narratives for external and internal audiences.

• Strategic Communications & Messaging
  • Develop and maintain the project narrative and message platform, aligned with corporate strategy and business priorities and informed by research, media and social media monitoring, public opinion research and other data as available
  • Develop and execute strategic communications that ensure message consistency across media, digital, stakeholder materials, executive communications, employee communications and other project touchpoints
  • Coordinate responses and final communications products from data collection, message writing, SME input and review, legal review and finalizing the best deliverable(s) for the audience and issue
  • Translate technical, regulatory and commercial information into clear, audience-appropriate communications that support project approvals, public understanding and trust
• Media Relations & Issues Management
  • In partnership with Enterprise Media Relations, support the media strategy for the project, including proactive storytelling, reactive response, media materials, spokesperson preparation and rapid-response support on emerging issues
• Content Development & Channel Execution
  • Oversee or support multi-channel content development, including project websites and updates, social media content, fact sheets, FAQs, explainer materials, videos, infographics, visual storytelling and internal communications for employees and leaders
  • Manage content calendars tied to key project milestones, including regulatory filings, engagement sessions, construction phases and other critical project activities
  • Equip employees, leaders and project spokespeople with clear, confidence-building messaging and materials for external and internal conversations
• Support integrated project planning & execution
  • Work in lockstep with Community & Indigenous Engagement, Stakeholder & Tribal Engagement and External Affairs to support engagement activities with clear, consistent materials and messaging that reflects stakeholder feedback and concerns
  • Coordinate communications strategies, messaging and advocacy tactics with stakeholder coalitions and third-party supporters to strengthen awareness, understanding and support for projects
• Measurement
  • Define metrics, monitor public sentiment and communications performance, and provide insights and recommendations to refine strategies, messaging and channel execution.

• Strategic, critical thinker – connects communications to business outcomes; sharp analytical skills to quickly assess complex situations, determine key issues and messages, anticipate risk and recommend communications responses
• Persuasive communicator - exceptional writer and storyteller – clear, concise, and compelling
• Issues-savvy – anticipates risk and responds quickly under pressure
• Business literacy and commercial acumen – understands project economics, customer and commercial drivers
• Collaborative influencer – works effectively across functions and leadership levels
• Execution-focused – delivers high-quality outputs on tight timelines; ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks, manage content calendars and meet deadlines in a fast-paced…