Communications and Marketing Business Partner Americas

Communications and Marketing Business Partner Americas

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer, and indirectly to the VP of People and Culture of Americas Development and Construction business. You’ll act as a business partner to senior stakeholders in our Americas business and collaborate closely with the global communications and marketing team to provide strategic communications and marketing support for our development and construction activities in the US and Canada.

You will influence and support internal communications, employee engagement, and media and corporate communications across the business unit. Partnering with members of the global communications and marketing team, you’ll shape and deliver integrated communications that support business growth, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning across the region. The role will be part of the global communications and marketing leadership team.

This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.

• Working alongside the Americas leadership team and senior stakeholders to understand business priorities. Develop and deliver strategic communications and marketing initiatives aligned with business unit objectives and employee engagement programs.
• Delivering strategic communications support to the Americas CEO and Americas Executive Leadership Team, including internal communications such as townhalls, written updates and events; external media and social media profiling; and speaking engagements.
• Acting as the liaison between the Americas business unit and the global communications and marketing team, to ensure local activities (such as townhalls, internal and external events) are coordinated and managed consistently in line with global initiatives and messaging.
• Planning and execution of integrated campaigns that support business unit and company-wide objectives across internal and external channels, including social media, traditional media and in-person events, in collaboration with the global team.
• Drafting and adapting content where required for a variety of audiences including our people, our customers, the media and other key external stakeholders ensuring alignment with RES’ tone of voice and style.
• Providing good counsel and support for a range of communication needs that support the Americas business unit objectives and where necessary, working with the global communications and marketing team to support in-country requirements for other RES business units.
• Help maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as industry associations, government bodies and other stakeholders by ensuring consistent messaging and brand alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, or related field required.
• 7 years’ experience in a communications or marketing role required.
• Ability to speak additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5 to 15% required.
• Proven track record, either in-house or agency communications experience – preferably within the energy sector, construction or consulting industry.
• Experience in planning, executing and measuring success of communications and marketing initiatives.
• Supporting and advising senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of effective communications approaches, principles, and best practices to deliver tangible results.
• Knowledge of the US and Canadian energy sectors is desirable.
• Awareness of how to align local initiatives with global messaging.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to the audience.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strategic thinker, able to assess opportunities and make clear recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global team.
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