Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Overview:

McDermott is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Specialist to support its Low Carbon Solutions (LCS) business line. As an integral part of a global communications team, the Communications Specialist helps deliver a range of high-impact internal and external communications initiatives for the LCS business line. The ideal candidate will have experience-or interest-in the energy sector, a knack for project management and storytelling, and the ability to develop content that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences. This role offers an opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from employee engagement initiatives, internal and external events to corporate articles to social media campaigns and marketing, while playing a critical role in positioning McDermott the service provider of choice in the energy industry.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Internal Communications
• Support the execution of internal campaigns and activities to drive employee engagement.
• Support the delivery of town hall/dialogues with management/employee resource groups and employee events across the LCS business line.
• Identify, develop and evolve effective, measurable and affordable communications channels; e.g. webcasts, video, online, dialogue, etc. to connect our global workforce.
• Draft internal communications, including employee spotlights, functional memos, and project stories covering key operational milestones.
• Coordinate the distribution of internal communications, ensuring consistency and timely delivery.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business priorities and communication goals.
• Support campaign launches for Employee Resource Groups, QHSES, inclusion, sustainability events, and corporate initiatives.
• External Communications
• Assist in developing external-facing content such as press releases, thought leadership articles, technical papers, social media posts, and marketing copy that aligns with McDermott’s voice and brand.
• Monitor and assess company and industry publicity to identify opportunities for new relationships with media, member organizations and industry bodies
• Identify suitable speaking platforms at industry events/conferences and exhibitions.
• Event Support and Employee Engagement
• Assist with the execution of communications strategies for major industry events in support of the business line’s marketing strategy (e.g., Gastech, LNG26), and company-led networking events.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and collaboration across the business line.
• Marketing Support:
• Contribute to the planning and execution of campaigns that promote Low Carbon Solutions' key product lines, emphasizing how the business line supports clients in the energy transition.
• Conduct research to inform content creation, ensuring messaging is aligned with industry trends and the business line strategic objectives.
• Develop and update marketing collateral for use at tradeshows and events, to promote new revenue streams or to market strategic initiatives.
  

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within the energy sector or a related industry.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a demonstrated ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in social media management and digital campaign execution.
• Familiarity with sustainability and safety initiatives is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and content management systems (CMS); familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is an advantage. Knowledge of photography and video editing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to establish connections with colleagues to efficiently gather and disseminate company news and updates.
  
  

About Us

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.