Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Overview:

McDermott is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Specialist to support its Subsea and Floating Facilities (SAF) 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 SAF business line. The ideal candidate will have experience in the energy sector, a knack for 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 to corporate articles to social media campaigns, 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 engagement.
• Support the delivery of town hall/dialogues with management/employee resource groups and employee events across the SAF 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 QHSES, D&I, 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., OTC Asia, Energy Asia, GasTech, World Offshore Conference), 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 SAF’s expertise in subsea, large platforms, and floating facilities project execution with focus on how the business line is supporting clients in the energy transition with the delivery of energy infrastructure for energy security and circularity.
• 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 D&I, sustainability and safety initiatives is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and content management systems (CMS); familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• 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
  
  

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.