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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.
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The External Affairs & Communications Specialist II helps create the local voice of LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. This role coordinates day-to-day communications activity and is a key figure in sustaining community partnerships. Working with local leadership, as well as counterparts in the North America regional office and global headquarters, the Specialist II supports internal & external communications including media outreach to ensure our employees and the local community are engaged with company plans, signature events and community impact programs. This is an individual contributor role working closely with the External Affairs and Operations lead, as well as cross-functional teams across the site.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stakeholder & Community Relations
Build and maintain relationships with local government agencies, elected officials, community organizations, educational institutions, and neighbors surrounding the manufacturing site.
Coordinate site tours, open houses, town halls, VIP visits and corporate events
Track community commitments, inquiries, and follow-up actions in a centralized engagement system.
2. Internal & Site Communications
Act as the day-to-day coordinator for the plant’s communication systems including internal and social media applications, partnering with key stakeholders in human resources and other cross-functional colleagues.
Partner with site leadership to craft all-hands announcements, milestone updates, operational changes, and executive messaging.
Ensure internal messaging aligns with corporate brand standards, visual guidelines, and overarching company strategy.
3. Media Relations & Public Affairs
Working in conjunction with external affairs team members from regional and corporate headquarters, assist with local media inquiries, draft press releases, develop media kits, and support site spokespeople during plant announcements or events.
Monitor local news, industry trends, and public policy issues that could impact site operations or brand reputation.
4. Crisis Communications & Operations Support
Support site emergency response planning, drills, and active incident/outage communications alongside cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, EHS/Safety, and Legal).
Help triage and manage incoming community or media concerns with high discretion and quick turnaround.
5. Administrative & Project Management
Manage project workflows, editorial calendars, vendor/agency relationships, and budget tracking for site communications and external events.
Track and report program outcomes and impact metrics; prepare content for internal reporting and external storytelling
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs, English or a related field.
3+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, government affairs, community relations, or a related role (agency, corporate, public sector, or nonprofit).
Hands-on experience handling media inquiries and drafting press releases, statements, messaging and Q&A documents.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing events from concept to completion, including budgets and vendor management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong editing and proofreading ability.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and to respond quickly to time-sensitive media or stakeholder needs.
Sound judgment and discretion…