EDP

Media Relations Specialist

EDP  •  Lisbon, PT (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The Corporate Communication Unit is responsible for defining and delivering a global and integrated communication strategy that reinforces the Group's culture, strengthens employee engagement and ensures a solid, credible and consistent relationship with the media-maximising positive brand impact while mitigating reputational risks.

What you will do:

  • Develop and produce content for media related channels, including press releases, statements, Q&A documents and opinion pieces.
  • Identify editorial opportunities and proactively propose story angles that enhance EDP's visibility and positioning in national and international media.
  • Design, implement and monitor communication plans in close collaboration with business units.
  • Define and execute both preventive and reactive crisis management plans.
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with journalists and media outlets, ensuring a strategic and consistent approach.
  • Prepare and support company spokespersons for media interactions (interviews, briefings, press conferences).
  • Plan and organize media-related events, such as press conferences, media briefings and press visits.
  • Monitor, analyze and report on media coverage, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Work closely with global internal and external communication teams to ensure message alignment.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, positive and high-performing team environment.

Employment type:Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid

What are we looking for:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communication, International Relations or Business Administration.
  • Work experience in communication or media content creation and between 2 to 4 years of proven experience in journalism or media relations.
  • Strong storytelling skills, strategic thinking and results-oriented mindset.
  • Creativity, proactivity and the ability to bring forward new ideas and approaches.
  • Project management and teamwork skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory (minimum C1 level) and fluency in any other languages - Spanish is a plus.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasonsto apply?

As a top employer we:

  • Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
  • Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
  • Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

  • Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
  • Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
  • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
  • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until 10/04/2026 if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.

EDP

About EDP

Our story began more than 40 years ago. Today we are a global company, among the largest players in the energy sector in Europe and the 4th largest producer of wind energy. We are proud to be a leading utility integrated in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (World).

We want to build a new energy by promoting renewable sources. To do this, we have chosen ...

... to be 100% green by 2030;

... to be Net Zero by 2040;

... to innovate, to shape the energy sector;

... empower our communities to live more sustainably.

Ours is the energy that strives to create a better future, inspired by people from four regional hubs. It is the energy that knows no borders, that never sleeps, and that connects us to you.

We will harness wind, sun and water to lead the energy transition. We will all be green. We choose the Earth.

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Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lisboa, PT
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
edp.com
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