Application Guide
How to Apply for External Communications and Media Relations Senior Manager
at HITACHI ENERGY
🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing sustainable energy systems toward a carbon-neutral future, uniquely positioned at the intersection of innovation and environmental impact. The company combines Hitachi's digital expertise with ABB's power grid legacy, creating solutions that address climate change while driving the energy transition worldwide.
About This Role
This Senior Manager role involves planning and executing external communications campaigns that elevate Hitachi Energy's visibility in priority regions, specifically through media relations and stakeholder outreach. You'll collaborate with Government Relations and Community Engagement teams to craft policy messaging and engage with Tier 1, local, and policy-focused media to position the company as a leader in sustainable energy technology.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning coordination with global partners on campaign timelines, followed by developing media pitches around Hitachi Energy's sustainability initiatives for policy-focused outlets. Afternoons could include strategy sessions with Government Relations teams on messaging for upcoming policy developments and reviewing regional PR agency reports on media engagement effectiveness.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For
- 10+ years in corporate communications with demonstrated experience developing integrated media outreach plans for technology or energy sectors
- Proven ability to work with government relations teams on policy messaging and regional profiles, with familiarity in cross-functional communications
- Established relationships with Tier 1 and policy-focused media outlets, plus experience managing regional PR agencies
- Bachelor's degree in communications or related field with genuine interest in technology innovation and sustainable energy systems
📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY
Quantify your media relations impact with specific metrics: mention how many Tier 1 placements you secured, regional media coverage percentages, or stakeholder engagement results from previous campaigns
Highlight any experience with energy sector communications, particularly around sustainability, carbon-neutral initiatives, or grid technology - even if not direct experience, show understanding of the industry's communication challenges
Demonstrate your collaboration skills with government relations teams by describing specific projects where you developed policy messaging or regional outreach strategies
Tailor your resume to show progression in external communications roles, emphasizing campaign planning, media outreach, and stakeholder management rather than just general PR experience
Include examples of working with global partners in a remote setting, showing you can effectively coordinate campaigns across time zones and cultures
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience developing integrated media plans that increased visibility in priority regions - name the regions and outcomes', "How you've collaborated with government relations teams on policy messaging and stakeholder outreach strategies", "Your understanding of Hitachi Energy's unique position in sustainable energy technology and how your communications approach aligns with their carbon-neutral mission", 'Examples of engaging with policy-focused media outlets and managing regional PR agencies to amplify corporate messaging']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Hitachi Energy's recent sustainability reports and carbon-neutral initiatives, particularly their 'Advancing a Sustainable Energy Future' strategy
- → The company's recent media coverage in energy and technology publications, noting which outlets and journalists cover them regularly
- → Hitachi Energy's position within the broader Hitachi Ltd. ecosystem and how their digital technology integrates with energy solutions
- → Current policy debates around energy transition in the US regions where Hitachi Energy operates, to understand the government relations context
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting generic PR portfolios without specific examples of media relations campaigns involving policy messaging or government relations collaboration
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of the energy technology sector or Hitachi Energy's specific sustainability focus in communications
- Overemphasizing social media or internal communications experience without sufficient focus on external media relations and stakeholder outreach
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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