Communications Specialist

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Communications Specialist to work at a premier energy client in Houston, TX. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:
Up to $35 per hour (long-term, 1-year contract)

• Opportunity to support high-profile major capital projects in the energy industry and work alongside industry leaders.
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including External Affairs, Community & Indigenous Engagement, and Stakeholder & Tribal Engagement.
• Be part of a collaborative culture focused on reputation, public understanding, and effective project communications.
• Gain valuable experience with an innovative, industry-leading organization in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
• Prime Houston location:
  Energy Corridor - Houston, TX 77079.

• Developing and executing integrated communications in support of major capital projects, ensuring consistent messaging across multiple channels.
• Crafting project narratives, message platforms, and strategic communications informed by research, media, social media monitoring, and public opinion.
• Translating complex technical, regulatory, and commercial information into clear, impactful communications for both external and internal audiences.
• Supporting media relations, including proactive storytelling, rapid-response to emerging issues, drafting media materials, and preparing executive spokespeople.
• Overseeing content development for websites, social media, fact sheets, explainer materials, videos, infographics, and internal communications.
• Managing content calendars tied to key project milestones and coordinating messaging with stakeholder coalitions and third-party supporters.
• Measuring communications effectiveness, monitoring public sentiment, and recommending strategy refinements.
• Collaborating closely with business units, engagement teams, project leadership, and subject matter experts to deliver world-class communications.

• Hold a Bachelors degree in communications, business, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Bring at least 8 years of progressive communications experience—preferably in major projects, infrastructure, energy, or regulated industries.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of external communications, media relations, issues management, strategic messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exhibit exceptional writing, storytelling, and analytical skills for producing concise, compelling communications.
• Are execution-focused, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs on tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Are audience-centric—understanding the needs of diverse groups including the public, Indigenous communities, government, media, and employees.
• Possess experience with communications measurement, media/social media monitoring, and performance tracking.
• Have a collaborative, team-oriented attitude and can build relationships across all levels of a large organization.
• Value integrity, safety, respect, and diversity in the workplace.

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

Apply to be a Communications Specialist today!

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