Communications Specialist

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.

Reports To

VP, Global Communications

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is recruiting a capable, motivated, and creative professional to join our Global Communications team, supporting all aspects of Communications in a high-visibility role. The position will have a direct hand in the four core competencies of the department, encompassing Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications and Social Media. The ideal candidate will already have work experience within Communications and desires a generalist position with exposure to all aspects of the department.

2024 is a pivotal year for ChargePoint, and for the Communications team. The company anticipates profitability by year end, it seeks to strengthen its role as a global leader in EV charging, and has major campaigns planned for businesses, municipalities, and consumers. As the Communications team grows, this position has been created to provide a critical central resource for the team, working at headquarters alongside the VP of Communications.

What You Will Do At ChargePoint

• In Public Relations and Corporate Communications
  • Help drive company PR efforts for B2B/trade media, increasing autonomy within this category over time
  • Help drive company PR efforts for the Canadian market, evolving into ownership of the market’s Communications program over time
  • Support policy communications with an emphasis on state and local level efforts
  • Project manage informational interviews and related activity with Industry Analysts
  • Coordinate non-executive speaking opportunities and industry awards
  • Keep media lists, asset drives, and departmental resources in impeccable order
  • Manage media website and publish material to the newswire
  • Occasional copywriting and media briefs
• In Internal Communications
  • Manage content and event production for global townhall meetings
  • Develop and distribute key company news material to keep our employees engaged and informed
  • Maintain company intranet from a communications perspective
  • Support Slack channels designated for internal communications
• In Social Media
  • Support with content generation and production, particularly for content involving employees, or being captured at company headquarters
  • Manage cross-functional elements of social media, liaising with customer support and other key stakeholders
  • Operationally for the Communications Department
  • Track departmental OKR progress globally
• Support VP of Communications and Director of Corporate Communications with reporting materials and presentations
• Collect and maintain database of media coverage and metrics
• Track and maintain communications calendar
• Be an enthusiastic and energetic stakeholder, bringing the international and remote employees “closer” to our teams at Global Headquarters with fresh ideas, communications tactics, and events
• Anticipated time allocation of 50% PR & Corporate Communications, 20% Internal Communications, 20% operational activity, and 10% Social Media

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Communications or Public Relations experience in technology, automotive, or similar spaces which intersect with the world of EV charging
• Fluency in the English language is a must, with French or German being a major plus
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with the AP style guide
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with a workload spread across diverse subject matter
• Passion for electric mobility and renewable energy is desired
• Resourceful, creative problem solver, who thrives in unstructured, results-oriented environments and knows how to influence across functions
• Motivation to learn the mechanics of a global communications department, and a desire to develop their career within the department over time
• Related B.S./B.A. degree

Location

Campbell, CA (In office)

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

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