Marketing Communications Specialist (contract)

PHENOGY is a leading innovator of battery energy storage technologies and applications for the green electrification of the planet. Our team members work on future-proof and truly sustainable battery systems that are powerful, safe, and robust – with circularity as a central principle.

As part of the PHENOGY Group, PHENOGY Inc. has established its US headquarters in Columbia, SC with a technology network that includes leading research facilities on battery technology, energy, and sustainability such as the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance, Georgia Tech, the University of South Carolina, and the University of Texas.

PHENOGY is an environmentally and socially conscious enterprise. We are committed to fostering prosperity for the people and our planet, ensuring truly sustainable growth – starting in the area of our greatest expertise and impact: energy storage solutions.

We energize the future.

PHENOGY is seeking curious, entrepreneurial-minded energy pioneers to help shape our vision, systems, and growth; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re inspired by our mission, values, and drive to change how we energize the future — we’d love your application.

We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Marketing Communications Specialist to support our growing presence in the US market. This part-time contract position plays a key role in bridging our global brand with local audiences by adapting and creating impactful content, supporting marketing initiatives, and ensuring alignment with our European headquarters.

As our US-based communications lead, you’ll wear many hats—from crafting social media posts and press releases to supporting events and coordinating lead generation campaigns. You’ll be our go-to for all things marketing and communication, with the ability to execute strategy but also roll up your sleeves to get the work done.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Localization

• Adapt global messaging, assets, and campaigns for US audiences
• Write and schedule engaging social media posts (primarily LinkedIn)
• Develop localized content including blogs, newsletters, press releases, and white papers
• Collaborate with HQ to ensure tone, messaging, and visuals are aligned but appropriately localized
• Support creation of external-facing presentations

PR & Communications

• Draft and distribute press releases (in coordination with HQ’s PR management)
• Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications
• Serve as liaison between local and global teams on communications initiatives
• Manage email marketing and newsletters

Events & Industry Engagement

• Support planning and execution of local events, webinars, and industry meetups
• Manage invitations and communications before, during, and after events
• Attend and document events through photos, interviews, and social media posts
• Create or coordinate event collateral (print, signage, handouts)

Asset Production & Brand Management

• Oversee production of print materials and exhibition assets
• Maintain brand consistency across all content and campaigns
• Act as the US brand ambassador while staying tightly aligned with the EU Team

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of marketing and communications experience (preferably in a B2B environment)
• Strong grasp of US marketing trends, professional communities, and cultural nuances
• Broad skillset spanning content marketing, event support, digital marketing, and basic PR
• Proficiency with CRM, email marketing platforms, social media scheduling tools, and MS Office/Google Suite
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Solid copywriting abilities for both short and long-form content
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working cross-functionally and across time zones a plus
• Familiarity with coordinating efforts across global teams is a strong asset

We offer you:

• High-impact work with a high degree of ownership
• Collaborative, respectful working relationship with a mainly European-based team
• Flexible hours to support work/life balance
• Participate in the growth and development of PHENOGY Inc. and inspire the world to transition to sustainable energy
• Become part of our eco-passionate expert team - a first-class team all around. 

PHENOGY Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.