Communications Manager

Evgo Services - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

501-1,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Communications Manager at EVgo is responsible for overseeing the implementation of corporate messaging and managing external media relations. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including investor relations, to create content, draft press releases, and develop media strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in a publicly traded company and will play a key role in enhancing EVgo's public image and communication efforts.

Responsibilities

• Write press releases and social media content in alignment with strategic communications goals
• Develop PR campaigns in collaboration with EVgo's external media relations agency and EVgo Communications Director
• Monitor press alias for media inbounds and triage inquiries in concert with EVgo's media agency
• Synthesize technical information from cross-functional teams to support external messaging and media response needs in a timely manner
• Assist with media spokesperson interview prep
• Perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications efforts, contributing to strategic communications planning and messaging narrative
• Support earnings call preparations and collaborate with Investor Relations on messaging strategies
• Partner with Market Development & Public Policy team on strategic communications campaigns to support policy objectives
• Provide messaging support to customer service teams and escalate issues as appropriate
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute ribbon cuttings and speaking engagements
• Facilitate creative asset development as needed with Marketing team
• Perform monthly and quarterly data reporting functions for the Communications team
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 5-8 years of experience in a marketing or communications role, clean transportation or energy industry experience desired
• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience, major in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations or related field preferred
• Experience working at a publicly traded company and interacting with both business and financial media outlets
• Superior written and verbal communications skills and a confident presenter
• Experience with AP editing and proofreading, understanding of collateral layout and design, including ability to present concepts verbally
• Familiarity with current media landscape and topical issues in energy sector
• Strong track record of relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Previous experience managing staff, consultants or contracted agencies
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and proactively solve problems
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, and proven ability to meet quick-turn deadlines requiring high-quality written output
• Capable of working well as part of a team in a remote environment, as well as being a self-motivated individual contributor
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (must have advanced experience with PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to travel on a quarterly basis for in-person departmental meetings, with occasional travel for critical event support
• Experience with OKR framework is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OKR framework is a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Unbounded paid time off including parental leave
• 401(k)
• Discretionary target cash bonuses
• Restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval)