At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting-edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together!
HiTHIUM's Brand & Communications team is growing! As the PR & Communications Lead for the Americas, you will be the bridge between our global headquarters strategy and our audiences across North and South America. You'll shape how HiTHIUM shows up in international markets, manage media relationships, lead PR events and activations, and help protect and elevate our brand reputation across the region. This role requires someone who is an exceptional writer, a sharp strategic thinker, and a strong cross-cultural communicator who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, globally matrixed environment. Bilingual Mandarin highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Global PR Strategy & Localization
- Develop and execute PR and communications strategies that build brand awareness and strengthen HiTHIUM's reputation across international markets.
- Ensure brand messaging is consistent across the Americas while adapting content to local cultural contexts to support business expansion and reduce geopolitical risk.
- Partner with headquarters to align regional strategy with global priorities and brand direction.
Media Relations & PR Event Execution
- Plan, organize, and execute large-scale PR events and activations across the Americas.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, KOLs, and industry associations across North and South America.
- Lead overseas media interviews, press conferences, and earned media campaigns. Evaluate PR activity effectiveness through data analysis and provide leadership with clear, actionable reporting.
Content & Copywriting
- Produce high-quality English-language press releases, executive speeches, PR statements, and social media content.
- Ensure all written materials reflect native-level fluency, precision, and strong international communication impact. Writing samples will be required.
Public Sentiment Monitoring & Crisis Response
- Utilize media monitoring tools to track global public opinion and emerging trends relevant to HiTHIUM and the broader BESS/energy storage industry.
- Proactively identify reputational risks and adjust PR strategies accordingly. Lead swift, effective responses to public sentiment incidents when they arise.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with regional marketing, product, sales, and public affairs teams to drive integrated communications goals.
- Work across time zones and cultures to ensure seamless collaboration between Americas-based teams and global headquarters.
- Travel internationally as needed to support events, media engagements, and key business moments.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in international PR or brand communications. Experience in the energy, clean tech, or manufacturing sector is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Degree from an institution outside China preferred.
- Writing: Exceptional English writing ability is required. Candidates must submit writing samples (press releases, executive speeches, and/or crisis statements) as part of the application process.
- PR Expertise: Demonstrated ability to independently develop and implement global PR strategies, with case studies showing hands-on event planning and execution at scale.
- Media Network: Established media relationships across the Americas. Strong understanding of the North and South American media landscape, social media platforms, and relevant industry associations.
- Crisis Communications: Experience managing public sentiment incidents with a calm, strategic, and timely approach.
- Cross-cultural Competency: Comfort working within a global corporate environment and navigating global cultural nuances with sensitivity and adaptability.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, media monitoring tools, and social media management platforms.
- Travel: Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
- Work Arrangement: Office-based with flexibility; occasional travel required.
HiTHIUM manufactures top quality stationary energy storage products for leading large-scale energy project developers as well as commercial and industrial customers.
We're driven by our dedication to quality because that's what our customers, the energy transition, and future generations deserve. And we believe that the most effective way to achieve it isn't business as usual.
Adopting clean energy and securing a liveable planet call for new ways of building, innovating, and working.
No recruiters please.
HiTHIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.
