Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve. 

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. 

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Summary:

Manage the organization’s public relations strategy to enhance brand and product awareness and reputation with customers, the media, employees, investors, and other stakeholders. Develop, deliver, and manage a comprehensive public relations plan, including the creative use of press releases and news announcements; develop a proactive outreach program for earned media coverage; launch new products; manage award and speaking programs; and work across departments to develop PR strategies for campaigns, partnerships, and philanthropic work. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help develop and executea comprehensive PR program that articulates the Vivint story while increasing awareness, and driving demand

• Manage Vivint’s proactive media efforts,includingoptimizing news pipeline and tracking news flow

• Manage Vivint’s product review program with media outlets

• Overseestrategic PR activities for product releases and other announcements

• Maintain the company’s press release/announcements calendar and PR archives

• Identify and support external or internal escalations that could potentially result in media interest

• Write and edit press releases, articles, award nominations, and speaking proposals with approvals from relevant stakeholders

• Obtain and facilitatetarget media interviews forkey company spokespeople

• Secure, support and facilitate media events and tradeshow media interviews

• Work with marketing teams on positioning, messaging, and timelines for product launches and other campaigns

• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends and competitive offerings, and create innovative communication strategies around them

• Monitor and maintain project and other budgets

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong writing skills with the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and creatively. Tech writing experience is a must.

• Experience with all forms of PR writing, including (but not limited to) press releases, speaking proposals, thought leadership, media pitches, award nominations, and FAQs

• Experience working with media outlets on product review and placements

• Demonstrated successful experience in media relations, spokesperson training, and issues management

• Understanding of social media platforms and their role within the overall media environment 

• Sound judgement and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to manage and execute cross-functional projects on deadline

• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to manage major communication campaigns.

• Proven track record of working with C-level executives.

• Proven track record of managing a PR team, either agency or in-house.

• Proactive, reliable, and accurate with an attention to detail.

• Successful experience working across departments and all organization levels.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field preferred

• Consumer-facing product PR experience required

• 4 years of experience in public relations

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:  

• Free daily lunch and drinks on site 
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time away 
• Employee/Friends/Family Discounts 
• Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables 
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline 
• 401(k) Employer Match 
• Employee Resource Groups 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

SAFETY: 

We enforce a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employee must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues. 

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