Communications Lead

Location: Midland, Texas, United States

Company

hirify.global is an energy company focused on strengthening its brand, reputation, and stakeholder engagement through coordinated communications.

What you will do

• Lead the non-investor-relations media program and serve as the primary contact for local media.
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets while monitoring company news, executive commentary, industry trends, and community topics in Meltwater.
• Develop and distribute press releases and media materials, and coordinate press conferences, briefings, and interviews.
• Lead social media strategy and content across LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube, including content calendars, approvals, engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare speakers for conferences, recruiting events, and other public appearances through messaging, presentation development, and coaching.
• Partner with internal departments on employee communications and organizational campaigns using email, video, presentations, signage, and the company intranet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or a related communications role.
• Strong writing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of grammar, APA style, and varied communication styles.
• Strong time management, deadline management, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• People-oriented approach focused on audience needs.

Nice to have

• Experience in media relations and social media.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration across internal departments.
• Work focused on community engagement, public affairs, employee communications, and stakeholder relationships.
• Equal employment opportunity workplace.