Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist - Spain & Portugal The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Specialist to drive and support internal and external communications activities across Spain and Portugal. This role is pivotal in driving brand visibility, employee engagement, and strategic messaging aligned with our business goals. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling, digital content creation, and cross‑functional collaboration. How You Will Make An Impact Lead Strategic Communications: Plan and execute internal and external campaigns across digital platforms, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging. Create Engaging Content: Craft high‑quality articles, executive messages, and announcements tailored to diverse audiences. Design Visual Assets: Develop presentations, infographics, and multimedia content that bring our stories to life—always on‑brand. Support Events & Campaigns: Partner with local teams and agencies to deliver standout events and marketing initiatives. Drive Local Engagement: Manage communications that strengthen our presence and culture in Spain and Portugal. Oversee Platforms & Reporting: Keep our communication channels (like SharePoint) fresh and effective, and track performance through regular reporting. Your background Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience in communications, media, marketing, or government relations—ideally with a passion for technology and innovation. Proven writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling content across channels (media, web, internal, branding, etc.) and handle media requests with confidence. Skilled in developing and analyzing communication metrics to drive impact and engagement across diverse stakeholders. Strong understanding of digital platforms and social media, with hands‑on experience managing content and communication tools. Comfortable working cross‑functionally and internationally, with a talent for building networks and engaging senior leaders and external partners. Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask under pressure, and fluency in Spanish and English (Portuguese is a plus). More About Us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. For more specific information on the employee benefit program offering in your intended country of employment or more information will be available during the recruitment process. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr