Baker Hughes

Enterprise Public Relations Senior Specialist

US-TX-HOUSTON-575 N. DAIRY ASHFORD RD, ENERGY CENTER II EC2 Full time

Job Title – Public Relations Senior Specialist – Enterprise

Do you excel at crafting clear, compelling narratives that shape brand reputation?

Do you enjoy partnering across teams to deliver high‑impact communications that support enterprise priorities?

Join our Team

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) provides technology and solutions to industrial and energy customers worldwide. With more than a century of experience and a global footprint in more than 120 countries, we are rewriting The Energy Equation™, making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit at www.bakerhughes.com

Fuel your passion

As a PR Senior Specialist – Enterprise, you will play a critical role in shaping Baker Hughes’ external communications, strengthening brand reputation, and supporting enterprise‑level initiatives. You will develop high‑quality content, manage media relations, and collaborate across functions to ensure consistent, aligned, and impactful messaging.

You will work closely with product marketing, People & Culture, brand, and external partners to deliver integrated communications that reinforce Baker Hughes’ leadership in energy technology, innovation, and community impact.

In this role, you will be:

  • Drafting and editing diverse communication materials, including press releases, external messaging, and media briefs

  • Ensuring all content aligns with brand guidelines, enterprise narrative, and strategic objectives

  • Contributing to the strategic planning and execution of multi‑channel communication campaigns

  • Engaging proactively with internal teams, external partners, agencies, and vendors to drive alignment

  • Supporting Baker Hughes Foundation and community affairs PR initiatives in partnership with People & Culture

  • Managing media relations, including drafting statements, pitching stories, and responding to inquiries

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, trade publications, and industry influencers

  • Leveraging data and insights to inform PR strategy and strengthen message effectiveness

  • Applying crisis communication best practices to maintain a calm, professional approach during sensitive situations

As a PR Senior Specialist – Enterprise, you will be responsible for:

Enterprise PR Strategy & Content Development

  • Drafting, review, and edit high‑quality communication materials across multiple formats.

  • Ensuring all messaging aligns with brand standards, enterprise priorities, and compliance requirements.

  • Supporting integrated communication planning across campaigns, announcements, and corporate initiatives.

Media Relations & Storytelling

  • Managing media outreach, including pitching, relationship building, and responding to inquiries.

  • Developing compelling stories that translate complex technology into clear, business‑relevant narratives.

  • Maintaining strong relationships with journalists, trade media, and industry influencers.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Partnering with internal teams, external agencies, and vendors to ensure alignment and timely execution.

  • Supporting Baker Hughes Foundation and community affairs PR efforts in collaboration with People & Culture.

  • Facilitating approvals and stakeholder engagement across functions.

Crisis & Issues Management

  • Supporting proactive crisis communication planning and execution.

  • Maintaining a calm, professional approach when managing sensitive or high‑pressure situations.

  • Ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, and enterprise communications teams.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

  • Have 6–8 years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications.

  • Have demonstrate strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with mastery of AP Style.

  • Have bring proven experience in proactive pitching, media engagement, and crisis management.

  • Have been able to manage multiple projects under pressure while meeting deadlines.

  • Have possess strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions.

  • Have demonstrate the ability to provide strategic PR counsel and manage client needs effectively.

  • Have foster positive stakeholder relationships and facilitate cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Have been familiar with AI‑assisted tools for content drafting, compliance checks, and workflow efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • PR strategy and execution

  • Media relations and storytelling

  • Executive and enterprise communications

  • Crisis and issues management

  • Strong writing and editorial excellence (AP Style)

  • Stakeholder influence across matrixed environments

  • Ability to balance governance with hands‑on execution

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

  • Continuous improvement mindset

  • Commitment to leveraging digital and AI tools in daily work

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns that support productivity and work‑life balance.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an environment where teams are empowered, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in well‑being, professional development, and leadership growth to help every individual thrive.

Working for you

When you join Baker Hughes, you can expect:

  • Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing programs

  • Comprehensive private medical care

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Tailored financial programs

  • Education assistance

  • Generous parental leave

  • Mental health resources

  • Dependent care support

  • Additional voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

 

 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Communications Senior Specialist - PR and Community Relat