Sr Director, External Communications

RWE Americas is seeking a strategic and dynamic
Senior Director of External Communications to lead the development and implementation of the corporate communications external affairs strategy in the U.S. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing communication strategies that enhance and protect RWEA’s reputation, engage key audiences, and support business objectives. The individual will serve as a strategic advisor and expert external counselor to senior executives and leadership across the organization.

In this role, you will manage external communications, lead media relations and public affairs, and lead crisis management. The position will also work closely with parent company representatives (RWE AG), headquartered in Essen, Germany. This role is responsible for leading and developing a team of approximately 3 direct reports. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, strategic communicator with a track record of problem-solving and big-picture thinking, able to develop and lead a team while exercising excellent judgment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

• Lead, plan, and execute RWE’s external communications strategy in the Americas, in coordination with global headquarters
• Develop and drive an integrated communications strategy in partnership with internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and Government Affairs to ensure unified messaging and coordinated execution
• Advance the RWE Americas narrative through proactive storytelling, content development, and strategic management of a coordinated editorial calendar
• Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive media strategy, collaborating closely with global and corporate functions to maximize reach and impact
• Strengthen and protect RWE’s reputation by overseeing crisis communications readiness, including updated crisis plans, heatmap tracking, response procedures, and measurement frameworks
• Build and drive a structured and measurable executive communications program for the U.S. leadership - shaping a compelling leadership narrative and counseling leadership on strategic, high-impact visibility opportunities
• Approve and direct the development of high impact communications materials, including strategic plans, media materials, briefing documents, executive messaging, and planning frameworks, to support enterprise initiatives
• Partner closely with Government Affairs to track and monitor key policy, legislative, and political developments, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communications leadership for priority issues and stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing communications team, supporting career growth and building deep expertise aligned with organizational needs
• Oversee multi-channel storytelling and content strategy—including media, digital platforms, and social media—to effectively position RWE and its leadership with targeted audiences
• Cultivate strong relationships with media and serve as a spokesperson on key issues and announcements, representing the company with clarity and authority
• Define and oversee enterprise-wide measurement frameworks and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of external communications strategies, ensuring insights and performance data drive continuous improvement and resource optimization
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving media landscapes—introducing innovative approaches across traditional, digital, event-based, and social platforms to elevate RWEA’s external visibility and impact
• Serve as a senior advisor to executives on high stakes internal and external engagements, ensuring message alignment,…