Director of Communications

The Communications Director of Aethon Energy Operating LLC (“Aethon”) will lead communications efforts to advance its corporate narrative and reputation with key stakeholder groups including influencers, policymakers, investors, consumers, media and others. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategist with a high capacity for executing integrated, enterprise-wide communications programs for external media, analyst and investor relations, internal communications, executive positioning, financial communications, business/product branding, corporate social and environmental responsibility, digital and social media.

This functional head is a demonstrated leader, with exceptional communications skills in messaging and composition, media and stakeholder relations, executive visibility/support (i.e. events and speaking engagements), and digital/social media. S/he will engage with many of Aethon’s senior executives, while building and executing long-term strategies that shape and grow brand reputation and influence across communications channels.

The Communications Director reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and manages the Communications Coordinator. The role is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute communications strategies and campaigns that serve key business priorities with measurable goals
• Lead strategic storytelling initiatives and reporting, ensuring consistency across messaging and data distribution
• Prepare a comprehensive range of communications materials/tactics that drive/facilitate Aethon Energy’s narrative across earned, owned, paid and shared channels
• Build and maintain relationships and engagement across the organization
• Measure influence of communications campaigns to evaluate success and enhance tactics
• Serve as corporate spokesperson/representative with external stakeholders (i.e. public affairs and community relations)
• Lead management of communications and marketing resources (i.e. agencies, vendors, freelancers, etc.)
• Support Aethon’s social impact program: Aethon in Action
• Coach and support colleagues as an advisor and resource to improve communications efficacy/business communications skills – building a center of excellence for the broader Aethon Team

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, or a related field
• ≥7 years of experience in communications-centric roles, ideally with both agency and in-house experience
• An established track record of successful project/campaign management with measurable impact(s) on key business objectives/metrics
• Comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving environment, balancing proactive and reactive influences on communications programs
• Subject matter expertise in energy and financial services
• Budgeting and procurement experience

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Exceptional written, verbal and organizational communications skills
• Knowledge of communication channels, to include but not be limited to: newswire distribution, media monitoring, content management systems, newsletters, email, social media, etc.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Personal & Soft Skills:

• Comfort and composure working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• The highest standard of personal integrity supported by open and honest communication
• Professional personal presentation and comfort interacting with senior executives or public officials
• Skilled at fostering trust, leveraging open and honest relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel as required

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Successful candidate will be able to meet company standard background check specific to individual role prior to employment and will be subject to Company Drug & Alcohol Program
• Position is an indoor office position which will require remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Some activity, including lifting and carrying packages weighing up to 20 pounds, will be necessary from time to time

Benefits

We Offer:

• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered
• 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
• Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible telecommuting schedule (currently WFH on Monday and Friday)
• Paid vacation time based on the total years of career experience, ranging from 3-6 weeks annually
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours paid sick time annually
• Casual dress code
• Unlimited access to workout facilities within the building
• Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.

Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Aethon Energy