Sr Manager, Corporate Communications

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:        

The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, reports to the Director of Global Marketing and is responsible for leading, developing and executing AE’s global communication strategy, including public relations, media relations, internal communications, message development, senior leadership communications, and issues/crises. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on—comfortable owning initiatives end‑to‑end while collaborating across functions and regions.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Public Relations/ Media Strategy/ Earned Coverage

• Works closely with senior leadership to develop communications strategies and activities aligned with business objectives that influence, advance, and protect Advanced Energy’s brand and reputation.
• Enable and support agency pitching by providing clear narrative direction, proof points, spokespeople access, and fast-turn materials.
• Develop and execute earned media strategies across business and relevant trade outlets, setting priorities, storylines, targets, and timing in partnership with our PR agency.
• Develop and execute M & A strategies and activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, journalists, providing timely, strategic responses to media inquiries.
• Develop a roadmap of content ideas and pitches.
• Manage the writing and distribution of press releases and articles to promote Advanced Energy’s (AE) initiatives and accomplishments.
• Represent Advanced Energy in public forums, including speaking engagements, media interviews, and industry events as needed.
• Review Speaker submissions.

 

Crisis Communications 

• Develop and maintain crisis communications readiness plans.

 

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies to keep employees informed and engaged and ensure understanding of company priorities and key decisions.
• Lead the Internal Communications Specialist to create, review and deliver best-in-class communications.

 

Messaging

• With partners own AE’s corporate messaging from the narrative, messaging pillars, proof points and differentiation, by audience.
• Translate complex information into clear, accurate language.
• Lead message development around key milestones/announcements.

 

Content Development

• Manage the content development processes and maintain editorial standards across different channels and audiences to ensure consistent messaging.
• Partner across AE to develop compelling stories that amplify our leadership position according to business priorities.
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