Communications & PR Specialist

Sympower is accelerating the global transition towards ‘net-zero’ by helping to build smarter, cleaner renewable energy systems. We are leading the way in smarter energy solutions for the energy transition.

Founded in 2015, Sympower is now active in twelve countries, with almost two hundred industrial and commercial customers. We are rapidly expanding our operations across Europe, while contributing to a more sustainable energy system.

With over one hundred employees and thirty nationalities represented in our organisation, our international team is driven by achieving together, focusing on impact and acting responsibly for our environment.

In 2022, we raised a total of €25 million to help us transform Europe’s electricity grid at a critical time in the continent’s history. With the support of our investors, we are accelerating the energy transition and bringing our flexibility services to businesses across Europe.

Sympower is a certified B Corp, highlighting our commitment to meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.

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The position
The Communications & PR Specialist will support the implementation of Sympower’s marketing, PR and content strategies, contributing to the company’s rapid growth across Europe. You will be part of Sympower’s marketing team, based in Amsterdam, and will report to the Communications & PR Manager.

You will be responsible for managing communications projects, producing written content used for Sympower’s external and internal communications, and supporting PR activities, with the aim of increasing Sympower’s brand awareness and image to its various stakeholders and audiences.

Are you an experienced communications professional with a background in energy or climate technology and a passion for sustainability and innovation? Get in touch!

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to strategic communications plans, and manage communications projects targeting external and internal stakeholders.

• Support the Communications & PR Manager and actively participate in the creation of Sympower’s communications and content strategy

• Support the Communications & Manager in delivering the PR strategy by drafting press releases, proactively reaching out to journalists, and building journalist networks.

• Create various forms of high-impact written content, including but not limited to blog posts, brochures, case studies, newsletters, presentations, thought leadership pieces, scripts, and social media posts.

• Support existing and expanding countries with their communications efforts

• Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders, including customers and freelancers, to produce and deliver high-quality content

• Support the marketing team in the research, planning, and execution of events to build community and boost brand awareness

• Support marketing and sales lead-generation campaigns by working closely with our different teams and producing the necessary written content

• Actively contribute to Sympower’s vision and mission by working closely with the commercial and strategy team.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 3 years of communications, PR and/or copywriting experience. Working in energy or climate tech (experience on balancing services, demand response, and flexibility topics) is a plus

• Experience writing a wide variety of content for a broad range of audiences

• Strong understanding of B2B communications

• Native or fluent English communication skills, verbal and written

• Strong people skills & ability to build long-term partnerships

• Comfortable in an international, fast-paced, scale-up environment

• Eager to take initiative and ownership

• You are passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology

• Ideally, You are based in the Netherlands, with flexible remote or hybrid work possible.

• Alignment with our mission of contributing to the energy transition

What are the benefits

• Impactful work - the opportunity to contribute to the fight against climate change

• Competitive market salary

• Stock Appreciation Rights Plan

• 30 paid holiday days per year (based on full time)

• Paid volunteering days

• Mental well-being support

• Flexible work (office, remote and hybrid work)

• Remote office budget and working from home allowance

• Professional development and training

• International and fast-paced environment

• Social and team events

• Centrally located offices in multiple cities

Sympower is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees!

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