Director Corporate Reputation and External Affairs

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions helping industrial, infrastructure and defense customers address critical power and operational needs. The company delivers integrated solutions that combine energy storage technologies, power electronics, software-enabled intelligence, technical expertise and comprehensive global customer support. EnerSys supports customers across communications networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, material handling, transportation, aerospace and defense — including applications where power continuity is essential. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, EnerSys helps organizations manage energy more reliably, efficiently and intelligently in complex operating environments where uptime, safety and resilience matter.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, the Director, Corporate Reputation & External Affairs will help advance EnerSys' corporate reputation, external communication strategy, stakeholder engagement efforts, and executive visibility.

This role serves as a strategic communications partner across the enterprise, developing clear, consistent messaging for media, policymakers, industry associations, customers, investors, employees, and community stakeholders. The position is responsible for external communications, media relations, public affairs, executive communications for the CEO and CFO, corporate website content governance, special situations, and crisis communications.

The successful candidate will be a strong writer, strategic thinker, and collaborative business partner with the judgment to translate complex business priorities into clear, accurate, and compelling communications. This individual will help shape and maintain a consistent corporate narrative that supports EnerSys’ reputation, business priorities, and stakeholder relationships.

This role leads corporate communications planning and content development for assigned external affairs initiatives, while partnering with Investor Relations, the Brand & Content Manager, Product Marketing, People & Culture, Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety, Legal, and business leaders to ensure message alignment and appropriate review across corporate communications channels.

This role is ideally based within commuting distance of EnerSys' global headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. Domestic and international travel is expected approximately 10%–15%, including executive events, company-sponsored events, industry conferences, government affairs activities, and other corporate communications responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Reputation and Strategic Communications

- Develop and execute communications strategies that strengthen and protect the company's corporate reputation and support strategic business objectives.

- Help shape and maintain a clear and consistent corporate narrative across external stakeholders and communication channels.

- Support corporate positioning initiatives that reinforce EnerSys' leadership within the industries and markets it serves.

- Support communications that reinforce EnerSys’ role in energy reliability and resilience, national security, innovation, global economic growth, workforce development, energy management, and resource efficiency across the industries and communities it serves.

- Draft and edit corporate communications materials including press releases, FAQs, executive messaging, thought leadership content, and strategic communications plans.

- Collaborate with Product Marketing, Investor Relations, People & Culture, Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety, Legal, Operations, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment of corporate messaging, Company brand standards, reputation objectives, and strategic priorities.

- Responsible for maintaining corporate branded templates such as press releases and slide templates aligned with Company approved brand standards.

- Co-lead new corporate branding and marketing initiatives including imagery, taglines, mission and vision statements, corporate communications templates, and other related assets.

- Support communications review processes for external announcements to help ensure accuracy, consistency, appropriate approvals, and alignment with public company disclosure considerations.

- Develop and maintain core corporate messaging, proof points, and stakeholder-specific narratives that support consistent communications across media, external affairs, executive communications, digital channels, and internal audiences.

- Monitor industry trends, stakeholder sentiment, emerging issues, and reputational risks, recommending proactive communications strategies as appropriate.

- Leverage emerging communications technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to enhance content development, stakeholder engagement, media monitoring, communications planning, and operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate governance and quality standards.

Media Relations & Public Relations

- Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies that increase company visibility and support reputation and strategic objectives.

- Draft press releases, media statements, fact sheets, talking points, briefing materials, and other external communications content.

- Lead media strategy and communications planning for company-hosted events, executive engagements (CEO/CFO), community events, facility announcements, and other corporate milestones.

- Serve as a company spokesperson at designated company-sponsored events and media engagements.

- Build and maintain relationships with business, financial, industry and regional media.

- Partner with the Brand & Content Manager to develop supporting social media content, visual assets, and event-related communications campaigns.

- Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses in partnership with the Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, legal, business leaders, and external agency partners.

- Identify opportunities to position company executives as thought leaders through media interviews, speaking engagements, and contributed content.

- Track and analyze media coverage and provide recommendations to strengthen external visibility and reputation.

Government Relations & Public Affairs

- Support communications activities related to government affairs, public policy, and external stakeholder engagement.

- Develop CEO/CFO briefing materials, key messages, presentations, and communication plans for meetings and engagements involving elected officials, policymakers, industry associations, community leaders, and other external stakeholders.

- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments relevant to the Company’s business and reputation and support communications strategies as needed.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support public affairs strategies and help coordinate participation in industry associations and external affairs initiatives that support corporate objectives.

- Support and review communications for site visits, public official engagements, industry association activity, and community stakeholder meetings, ensuring messaging is accurate, audience-appropriate, and aligned with approved corporate positioning.

Executive Communications

- Serve as a communications partner to the CEO and CFO including Town Halls, speeches, presentations, talking points, executive correspondence, and stakeholder communications.

- Develop executive briefing materials and Q&A documents for media interviews, industry conferences, government meetings, and other high-profile events.

- Develop CEO/CFO briefing materials, key messages, presentations, and communication plans for meetings and engagements involving elected officials, policymakers, industry associations, community leaders, and other external stakeholders.

- Collaborate with the Brand & Content Manager to advance executive thought leadership and CEO visibility initiatives through coordinated messaging, content development, and integrated communications strategies.

Special Situations and Crisis Communications

- Support communications strategies and initiatives for special situations, business disruptions, business development and expansion initiatives, reputational issues, and crisis events that protect and strengthen the company's corporate reputation.

- Develop messaging, stakeholder communications, Q&A documents, holding statements, and response materials.

- Partner with Legal, People & Culture, Operations, Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety, M&A, Investor Relations, and executive leadership to support coordinated communications during sensitive situations.

- Assess potential communications and reputation risks and recommend appropriate response strategies.

- Maintain crisis communications plans, processes, and supporting resources.

- Participate in scenario planning and tabletop exercises to strengthen organizational readiness for reputational, operational, and stakeholder communications issues.

Corporate Website Governance & Content Strategy

- Serve as content owner for designated corporate website content and governance.

- Develop and maintain content strategy for corporate-facing webpages, ensuring alignment with the company's narrative, reputation objectives, brand standards, and business priorities.

- Partner with the Customer Experience team to manage and continuously improve homepage content, imagery, messaging, and overall corporate web presence.

- Ensure executive leadership pages, corporate information pages, and other designated corporate website content are accurate and up to date.

- Recommend and approve imagery, messaging, and content updates that strengthen the company's external positioning and stakeholder experience.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure content remains accurate, current, and aligned with corporate priorities.

Corporate Communications Governance & Process Management

- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to corporate communications activities.

- Own and maintain processes governing corporate content review, executive communications review, website content governance, and Town Hall communications support.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure communications processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with best practices.

- Support communications planning and review processes for major corporate announcements, executive messaging, and company-wide events.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate closely with the Brand & Content Manager to support corporate functions with branded marketing materials and communications assets.

- Review corporate communications materials for alignment with approved brand guidelines, corporate messaging, and strategic objectives.

- Provide recommendations to strengthen messaging, storytelling, clarity, audience relevance, and consistency.

- Partner with Product Marketing, People & Culture, Investor Relations, Customer Experience, Legal, Sustainability, Environmental Health &Safey, Operations, and external agencies to ensure integrated and effective communications.

- Help maintain consistency across corporate, executive, media, stakeholder, website, and event-related communications.

Success Measures

- Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of corporate communications materials

- Consistency of corporate messaging across channels

- Strength and responsiveness of media relations support

- Increased engagement with external stakeholders

- Accuracy of third-party reports initiated from Company announcements

- Effectiveness of executive communications and briefing materials

- Readiness of crisis communications tools and processes

- Accuracy and relevance of assigned corporate website content

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field.

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, executive communications, public affairs, media relations, or a related field.

- Experience with media relations, special situations management, and crisis communications within a publicly traded company.

- Experience supporting senior executives within a publicly traded global organization with a demonstrated ability to develop executive communications, media materials, speeches, presentations, and stakeholder messaging.

- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility and relationships across all levels of an organization.

- Familiarity with media monitoring, PR distribution, website content management, analytics, and project management tools.

- Ability to think strategically while executing with attention to detail.

- Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to enhance communications strategy, content development, stakeholder engagement, and business processes.

- Experience working with confidential, sensitive, or disclosure-related communications in a public company environment, with an understanding of appropriate review processes involving Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience within an industrial manufacturing company, energy industry, technology company, or similarly complex global organization.

- Experience supporting government affairs, public policy, or external affairs initiatives.

- Familiarity with investor relations and financial communications environments.

- Experience managing external communications agencies and consultants.

- Existing relationships with business, financial, industry, or regional media preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking

- Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication

- Executive Presence

- Media Relations

- Corporate Reputation Management

- Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement

- Crisis Communications

- Relationship Building

- Collaboration and Influence

- Project Management

- Business Acumen

- Sound Judgment and Discretion

- AI Aptitude

General Job Requirements

- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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