Sr Manager, Public Relations

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The Senior Manager, Public Relations for AES Indiana is responsible for leading the company's external reputation and public-facing communications in one of AES's most visible and complex utility markets. This role serves as a senior strategic advisor to AES Indiana leadership and plays a critical role in protecting and strengthening AES Indiana's reputation with key audiences, including media, community leaders, regulators, customers, and employees.

This position requires deep expertise in reputation management, crisis communications, and long-range strategic communications planning, as well as strong judgment in high-pressure situations. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading communications during moments of intense scrutiny, aligning executive leadership around clear narratives, and anticipating reputational risk in a regulated, politically sensitive environment.

Lead AES Indiana's public relations strategy, ensuring consistent, transparent, and credible messaging that builds trust and protects the company's reputation across all external audiences. Serve as the primary senior lead for reputation management initiatives, identifying emerging issues, assessing risk, and recommending proactive mitigation strategies. Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs & Impact and AES Indiana executive leadership on reputational risk, public positioning, and narrative development.

Lead communications strategy and execution during crises, including customer impact events, safety incidents, severe weather, regulatory scrutiny, or reputational threats. Develop, maintain, and regularly test crisis communications plans, protocols, and scenarios in collaboration with internal partners. Ensure rapid, coordinated response across communications channels during crisis events, with a focus on accuracy, empathy, and clarity for customers and stakeholders.

Oversee AES Indiana's media relations strategy, including proactive pitch development, reactive media response, spokesperson preparation, and message discipline. Build and maintain strong working relationships with local, regional, and industry media, ensuring AES Indiana is viewed as a credible and trusted source. Lead the development of executive messaging, talking points, statements, and op-eds in support of business priorities, regulatory activities, and community engagement.