Communications Lead Analyst

About this role

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.    If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

Communications Lead Analyst

US Renewables & Power | Strategic Communications

Create Impact. Shape the Energy Future. At AES, we are accelerating the future of energy. Every day, our teams help deliver innovative energy solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities, and support a more sustainable world. When you join AES, you become part of a global organization where collaboration, innovation, and purpose drive meaningful impact. We are committed to creating an environment where people can grow, contribute, and thrive. Whether you are expanding your expertise, developing new skills, or taking on greater responsibility, AES offers opportunities to build a rewarding career while helping transform how energy works.

About the Role We are seeking a Communications Lead Analyst to support strategic communications for AES' US Renewables & Power portfolio. In this role, you will help strengthen AES' reputation as a trusted energy partner and industry leader by developing compelling communications that connect with a wide range of stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, you will contribute to project communications, media relations, digital communications, thought leadership initiatives, and stakeholder engagement programs across priority markets. This is an exciting opportunity to influence communications strategies that support the development of renewable energy projects with long-term positive impact. You will collaborate with colleagues across business functions, helping translate complex industry and project information into clear, engaging, and credible communications. Success in this role comes from strong communication skills, sound judgment, curiosity, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Join AES? • Make a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy and sustainable development. • Partner with talented professionals across communications, development, policy, operations, and executive leadership teams. • Gain exposure to high-profile renewable energy projects across multiple markets. • Build expertise in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, public affairs, and thought leadership. • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. • Access opportunities for professional development, career growth, and expanded responsibilities within a global organization.

What You'll Do Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement • Support AES' external communications strategy, helping strengthen the company's reputation as an innovative, responsible, and trusted energy leader. • Develop and execute communications plans for project milestones throughout the project lifecycle, from early development through operations. • Create project narratives and engagement strategies that support community meetings, public events, open houses, construction milestones, media opportunities, and other stakeholder-facing activities. • Develop communications campaigns that support priority business objectives, policy initiatives, and regulatory engagement efforts.

Content Development & Storytelling • Transform technical and industry-specific information into clear, accessible, and engaging content for diverse audiences. • Create communications materials including FAQs, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters, website content, public notices, talking points, social media content, and stakeholder communications. • Identify and amplify stories that showcase AES' innovation, community partnerships, economic contributions, responsible development practices, and leadership in the energy transition.

Media Relations & Brand Visibility • Support media engagement across project markets and identify opportunities to strengthen AES' visibility and credibility. • Monitor local media, public records, and emerging topics to inform communications planning and proactive stakeholder engagement. • Develop media materials, leadership messaging, response strategies, and briefing resources.

Issues & Reputation Management • Support issue management and crisis communications efforts related to project activities, emerging issues, and reputational considerations. • Help ensure consistent messaging and communication readiness across projects and stakeholders.

Collaboration & Operational Excellence • Partner with cross-functional teams to align communications activities with project and business priorities.

• Build trusted relationships across a matrixed organization and serve as a strategic communications partner to assigned teams.

• Manage relationships with agencies, consul

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