Head of PR & Corporate Communications

Salary Range: $155,000-$215,000 

Location: Washington, D.C. Our in-office team comes together to collaborate in our Dupont Circle office Tuesday through Thursday and usually works from home Monday and Friday.  

About Us:  

Inspiration Mobility Group is the first Electrification AcceleratorTM – an investment and asset management platform wholly committed to accelerating the electrification of transportation in North America to deliver rapid, cost-effective decarbonization. Inspiration provides comprehensive solutions that enable our customers and partners to achieve their business and sustainability goals through fleet electrification as quickly as possible, with minimal risk. With the only EV-first Fleet Management Company (eFMCTM) and a turnkey developer of high-speed, commercial-grade charging infrastructure, Inspiration is the one partner able to simplify and deliver successful fleet electrification - offering best-in-class EV procurement and leasing, EV-first fleet management services, and turnkey charging solutions. 

To Learn More: Listen to THIS podcast with our CEO, Josh Green, and Molly Wood, which does a great job explaining where our business is today and how our mission advances the EV revolution. 

We’re proud to have been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal in 2023. 

Your Mission: 

Your mission is to lead our efforts in building and protecting our brand visibility and reputation, driving impactful communications strategies, and extending our leadership in the market. This role will be instrumental in shaping our narrative, engaging key stakeholders, and supporting our growth objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a skilled writer, a seasoned manager, and a proactive communicator with deep relationships and a proven track record in the communications and PR space. 

• Strategic Communications Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term PR and brand communications strategies aligned with overall business objectives. This includes defining key messages, target audiences, communication channels and tailored messaging for different audiences, including customers, partners, and the investment community. 
• Drafting and Editing Highly Impactful Content: This role will take responsibility for managing our company LinkedIn page, the copy on our company web page, and drafting all press releases and thought leadership pieces. You will be a strong writer yourself, capable of crafting compelling narratives, press releases, thought leadership pieces, and other key communications materials. 
• Agency and Team Management: Manage external PR agencies and internal team members, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback. Oversee budget allocation and ensure effective collaboration and execution. 
• Event Planning and Execution: Help plan and execute high-impact conferences, industry events, and media engagements. This may include securing speaking opportunities for company leadership through proactive pitching and leveraging existing industry networks to maximize our presence. 
• Brand Management and Governance: Establish and maintain brand guidelines  ensuring consistent execution across all marketing and communications materials, both internally and externally. Protect and enhance the company’s brand reputation by developing and implementing a robust positioning and messaging framework. Lastly, monitor brand performance and make data-driven adjustments to optimize brand impact. 
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts and industry influencers. This includes overseeing the management of corporate and individual social media profiles, ensuring consistent brand messaging and engagement across all platforms. 
• Measurement and Analysis: Track and analyze PR & Brand communications metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven adjustments. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, with a strong focus on brand building and management. 
• Proven track record in a fast-paced, highly-dynamic environment and comfortable taking on multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Experience managing executive and corporate social media profiles. 
• Experience in the sustainability, clean energy, energy transition, and/or mobility industry is highly preferred. This includes a strong understanding of the industry landscape, key players, and relevant media outlets. 
• Eager and willing to initially perform all aspects of this new corporate function, including writing and editing yourself, prior to growing a team of specialists over time. 
• Established network of media contacts and industry influencers within the EV/fleet sector is a plus. 
• Demonstrated experience managing external agencies. 

Our Core Values: 

Inspiration’s culture is based on a shared respect for our core values described HERE. Fit with these values is a critical component of our hiring process, and employees are expected to demonstrate these behaviors in their interactions with colleagues, customers, and all stakeholders. An assessment of how each employee has exhibited our values is an important part of our performance review process.   

Our Commitment To You: 

Inspiration is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to DEIB initiatives and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.