Communications Manager
Ascend Elements (AE) is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.
The Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing all communications initiatives for the organization, including the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy. This role ensures consistent messaging across internal and external channels, strengthens brand visibility, and builds strong relationships with media and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia, or Houston, Texas area.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to refine and communicate the corporate mission and vision.
- Develop and implement an integrated communications strategy that promotes and protects the corporate brand.
- Direct corporate communications across online and print platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter/X, industry publications, and other media.
- Oversee the corporate website to ensure clear messaging, user-friendly navigation, and relevant, up-to-date content.
- Manage internal communications programs to provide timely, transparent, and consistent information to employees.
- Serve as the primary corporate spokesperson, responding to media inquiries and preparing press releases.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with journalists, editors, and other media representatives.
- Support executives with speeches, presentations, and other corporate communications.
- Provide guidance on clarity, design, and messaging for the corporation’s annual report in collaboration with Finance and Accounting.
- Manage the communications budget effectively.
- Establish policies and best practices to improve efficiency and strengthen brand consistency across all communication channels.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Other Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, including supervisory experience.
- Prior experience in the battery materials industry is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and editorial skills, with the ability to write in a professional journalistic style.
- Strong media relations expertise and ability to advise senior leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Proven leadership, team management, and project coordination abilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
