Global External Communication & Brand Manager

Global External Communication Manager (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 300 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

What we are looking for:
As Global External Communication Manager, you will lead Skyborn’s external communication strategy, ensuring strong CEO visibility, impactful media relations, consistent storytelling, and effective brand expression across global and European markets. You will also oversee the development of marketing assets and Skyborn’s presence in key industry events, positioning Skyborn as a leader in offshore wind.

This role combines strategic leadership and hands‑on execution across external communication, press relations, social media, brand management, and marketing. You will craft and deliver Skyborn’s global narrative while amplifying project milestones, building media presence, and supporting business development.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, strategic, creative self‑starter who thrives on bringing meaningful, engaging stories to light. Excellent relationship‑management skills, project‑management experience, the ability to clearly convey messages, and confident teamwork in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment are required.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Bremen or Hamburg (other locations in Europe can be discussed).

• Strategy & Storytelling: Lead global messaging and story development, crafting key narratives that support business and regulatory priorities.
• Media & Press Relations: Develop and execute global media strategies; manage relationships with journalists; prepare executives for interviews.
• Digital & Social Media: Oversee social media content and engagement; align digital channels with campaigns and milestones.
• Brand & Marketing: Define and promote Skyborn’s value proposition; develop marketing assets (brochures, decks, videos) with Head of Markets; ensure alignment of brand expression across units and markets.
• Events & Visibility: Secure speaking opportunities; drive Skyborn’s presence at industry events; align event participation with strategic positioning together with the development team.
• Market Communication: Coordinate the local ‘communication representatives’ community; support local teams in amplifying project milestones and partnerships, ensuring stories feed into global channels.
• Measurement and KPIs: Measure and report on communication, media, and brand KPIs to track impact and continuously improve.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the internal communications manager, communications specialist and all relevant stakeholders across departments and regions.

Your profile:

• Communications, marketing or journalism diploma/degree
• 10+ years of progressive experience in communications within a global or regional team
• Proven planning, writing, editing, and material production experience (e.g., media release, briefing packages, newsletters, presentations, speeches, conferences, videos, websites)
• Experience with/knowledge of social media content and community management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill and translate complex concepts to connect with diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of working successfully with executives and subject matter experts.
• Strong and broad background in communications in the energy industry is an asset.
• Fluent in English and at least one additional European language (German or French preferred)
• Proactive in identifying strategic opportunities to promote the brand…