Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Specialist

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is uniquely positioned at the forefront of the global energy transition, combining Hitachi's digital expertise with ABB's power grid legacy to advance sustainable energy systems. Working here means contributing directly to building a carbon-neutral future while being part of a global technology leader with deep engineering roots and innovative solutions for utilities, industries, and infrastructure.

About This Role

This Communications Specialist role focuses on enhancing employee engagement through strategic internal communications at Hitachi Energy. You'll create compelling content across digital platforms, support leadership messaging, and coordinate internal events to align a distributed workforce with the company's sustainability mission and business objectives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve drafting intranet articles about sustainability initiatives, coordinating with the Communication Manager on upcoming leadership announcements, creating visual content for digital platforms, and analyzing engagement metrics from recent communications. You'll collaborate with UK and global colleagues to ensure messaging aligns across the organization while supporting remote employee engagement activities.

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🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of internal communications experience with proven ability to translate complex energy/technology topics into engaging employee content
  • Demonstrates exceptional writing skills with portfolio examples showing adaptation for intranet, newsletters, and digital platforms in a corporate environment
  • Shows genuine interest in employee engagement metrics and how communications drive alignment in distributed, technical organizations
  • Is proficient with content management systems and digital tools commonly used in large multinational companies (SharePoint, Teams, Yammer, etc.)

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

1

Highlight any experience communicating about sustainability, energy transition, or technical topics to non-technical audiences

2

Include specific metrics in your resume showing how your communications improved employee engagement (e.g., 'increased intranet engagement by X%')

3

Research Hitachi Energy's recent sustainability reports and reference specific initiatives in your application

4

Demonstrate understanding of remote/internal communications challenges by mentioning experience with distributed teams

5

Show familiarity with the energy sector by referencing industry trends or Hitachi Energy's specific business areas (grid integration, renewables, etc.)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience creating internal communications that drive employee engagement in technical or engineering-focused organizations', 'Specific examples of translating complex business or technical information into compelling employee communications', "How your skills align with Hitachi Energy's mission of advancing sustainable energy systems", 'Experience supporting leadership communications and executive messaging in a corporate environment']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Hitachi Energy's 2030 Sustainability Strategy and recent sustainability reports
  • → The company's major business areas: Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage Products, and Transformer Business
  • → Recent news about Hitachi Energy's UK projects or initiatives
  • → Hitachi's corporate philosophy and how it integrates with ABB's legacy in the power sector

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you create an internal campaign to communicate Hitachi Energy's sustainability goals to a distributed, technical workforce?
2 Describe your experience measuring the effectiveness of internal communications and what metrics you find most valuable
3 How do you adapt communication style and channels for different employee segments (engineers, field staff, leadership, etc.)?
4 What digital tools and platforms have you used for internal communications, and how would you leverage them in a remote UK role?
5 How would you support the Communication Manager in preparing executive communications about organizational changes or business updates?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on external communications or PR experience without demonstrating internal/employee communications expertise
  • Generic applications that don't reference Hitachi Energy's specific mission in sustainable energy
  • Failing to show understanding of how communications work in large, technical organizations with distributed teams

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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