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External Communications Strategist, Grid Automation

CommunicationsCommunicationsFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001+Since 1910H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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Spain + 1 moreAll locations: Spain | United Kingdom

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82 days ago

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External Communications Strategist, Grid Automation

Hitachi

Location: Remote - Greater London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0124820 Date Posted: 2026-03-31 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Communications & Corporate Affairs Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: Hitachi has an exciting opportunity to join our communications team. As the External Communications Strategist for Grid Automation, you will elevate the visibility of the business by building strategic narratives to strengthen the reputation of the Grid Automation business. You will serve as a strategic partner to leaders across the organization—translating complex technology topics into compelling stories that resonate across global audiences and external communications channels. How you'll make an impact: - Serve as a trusted communications partner to the business unit, shaping narrative strategy, message development, and thought‑leadership positioning in alignment with business priorities. - Build an external communications plan to leverage cross-functional teams to achieve team objectives, making sure to leverage data to show impact. - Partner closely with both Grid Automation Marketing & Communications and Hitachi Energy Corporate communications colleagues to design and execute content strategies that optimize our presence across paid, earned, owned, and social channels by translating complex energy‑technology topics into compelling, audience‑centric stories, scripts, visuals, and strategic messaging. - Lead high‑impact executive communication priorities, including speechwriting, keynote development, talking points, and executive social media visibility by building strong storytelling assets and demonstrating advanced skills in PowerPoint and visual communication. - Provide editorial leadership across communication channels, including web, internal platforms, newsletters, video scripts, and social media content programming. - Partner with the social media manager to ensure cohesive and coordinated social media strategy and programming for strategic initiatives, executives, and campaigns. - Lead the editorial calendar for the BU to ensure that all external communications channels are coordinated and aligned to strategic objectives. - Coach, prepare, and support leaders for media interviews, panel discussions, and global meetings by building confidence and consistency in executive communication through tailored coaching and ongoing support. - Coordinate with the creative team to develop editorial content, videos, infographics, animations, social media assets, and other communication materials that enhance storytelling impact. Background: - Proven experience in communications, with strong expertise across corporate communications, executive communications, social media, and storytelling. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field. - Experience in the energy sector or related B2B technology fields strongly preferred. - Exceptional writing, editing, and content‑development skills across formats: Long‑form & short‑form writing, Video scripting & storyboarding, Social media content Executive speechwriting and Web, internal, and editorial content - Demonstrated creative execution across the full communications spectrum: web, social, video, audio/podcasting, infographics, PowerPoint, webinars, and events. - Strong understanding of integrated marketing communications and channel orchestration. - Experience coaching senior leaders and SMEs for internal and external speaking engagements. - Agency management experience (or previous agency background). More about us: Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Applications are open until [insert date]. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy! Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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