Press Officer, Americas + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn + **Please wait...** Job Description **_Would you like to work in a purpose-oriented organization, where you will have an integral part in building our relationships with media and the press? Our purpose is to pioneer solutions to the worlds water and climate challenges and improve the life for people – and we want to strengthen our impact in the US._** **_Grundfos might have a role for you!_** **What is the job about?** Grundfos is seeking a Press Officer for the Americas, with a primary focus on the United States. As a Press Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the Grundfos narrative in the United States. In this exciting, new role, you will engage with the media, craft compelling stories, and drive impactful communications strategies that resonate with our audiences. If you thrive in a meaningful, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact and elevate our brand’s presence with the public and key media stakeholders. In this role, you will advance external communications in the Americas region by creating strong messages that reinforce Grundfos’ corporate initiatives and narrative. As a member of the global Press Office within Group Communications, you will be supported by press officers in other regions and will be expected to share knowledge and best practices and align on timing, ways of working and key message to ultimately improve PR quality, predictiveness and learning. You will work on a hybrid schedule out of our Brookshire, TX office (Houston area). **Your main responsibilities** As a Press Officer, you will have the following focus areas: Media Relations and Public Relations: + Building and maintaining relationships with prioritised media, journalists and internal as well as external experts and spokespeople to promote positive coverage for Grundfos. + Plan, prepare, align, and implement proactive PR initiatives through a variety of activities including, press releases, Q&As, pitching stories, events, training/supporting spokespeople in interviews. + Respond to reactive press inquiries and acting as a Grundfos spokesperson. Social Media: + Content Creation - plan, align and develop Social Media content that tells the story of Grundfos’, our initiatives, and narrative. + Responsible for community management on Social Media, including responding to comments, messages and fostering discussions. Growth: + Utilize the collective strengths of the Press Office’s knowledge sharing and alignment on timing, ways of working, and messages to improve PR quality, predictiveness and learning. + Engage with Group Communications colleagues to develop and qualify messaging and content creation to improve impact and consistency. + Engage with Group Communications colleagues to track reputational development, media mentions and analyze coverage to assess public perception and identify opportunities for engagement. + Develop a social media content strategy for Group Communications int Grundfos. **Your background** We imagine that you have: + A degree in Journalism or in the field of Communications. + 6+ years of relevant, professional experience in journalism or external communications. + Experience in complex stakeholder engagement, including c-suite advisory in a global environment. + Strong knowledge about press handling and preferable already strong media relations with relevant journalists and editors. + Excellent Social Media experience on both strategic, tactical, and operational level. + Good collaboration skills, with a confirmed ability to identify possibilities, promote media initiatives and resolve issues together with both internal and external stakeholders. Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have the authorization to work in the USA without support. **What’s in it for you?** Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environmentguided bysix core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) **.**   In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employees include: + 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year. + Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k)-match program. + Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs, engaging team buildings. + Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. + Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities. If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “ **Apply** ”. To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us onLinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/grundfos) orYouTube (http://youtube.com/user/grundfos) . Check outMeet our people (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/meet-our-people) to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos. _Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an_ applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf) _and_ pay transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) _. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities._ **We look forward to hearing from you.** + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn + **Please wait...** Information at a Glance **Job Details** Application deadline: Workplace: Hybrid Position Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Fulshear, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular