Manager, Corporate & Reputation PR

Manager, Corporate & Reputation PR NRG Energy United States, Utah, Lehi May 20, 2026 Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

JOB SUMMARY

Manage the organization's business-level public relations strategy to enhance corporate reputation, drive executive visibility, and build strategic relationships with partners, B2B audiences, and key industry stakeholders. This role will be responsible for Executive and Company PR, Partnership PR, B2B PR, and Crisis and Reputation Management, with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) embedded as a key discipline across all areas of focus. This role works in close coordination with leaders and teams across the company and with the existing PR Manager, who leads brand, product, and technology communications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute corporate and executive PR plans for Vivint's company narrative and leadership team, including earned media, speaking, awards, thought leadership, etc.
• Drive B2B and partnership PR, including trade media relations, co-announcements, and all adjacent communications
• Manage and support crisis and reputation responses, processes, procedures and documents for the company and its employees.
• Write and edit all related PR content: press releases, pitches, bylines, nominations, and briefing materials
• Monitor how Vivint appears in AI-generated search results and work with SEO and other teams to improve that presence
• Work closely with the brand/product team to maintain a consistent company voice across all channels
• Manage PR budgets and agency relationships as applicable
• Collaborate and support all other PR-related projects and activations as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent writer across all PR formats: press releases, pitches, bylines, briefs, and crisis statements
• Proven experience in corporate, executive, and B2B media relations
• Solid crisis communications experience, including issues management and response planning
• Comfortable working directly with and advising senior executives
• Familiarity with how AI-generated search surfaces brand content and how to influence it
• Sound judgment under pressure and the ability to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• Experience managing budgets and cross-functional projects
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field preferred
• 4-6 years of professional PR experience, with a focus on corporate, reputation, B2B, or executive communications NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.