Mgr, Public Relations

Do you want to change the world? We do, too. SunPower is changing the way our world is powered every day with a passionate and driven team of more than 3,660 full-time employees in North America and the Philippines. SunPower provides world-class solar solutions to residential customers across the U.S. with a commitment to a superior customer experience. We welcome forward thinkers, freedom chasers and all those demanding better, cleaner energy to join us. SunPower is a residential solar company with a 35+ year history of leadership in innovation and sales. At a time when energy prices rising, consumers are experiencing more grid blackouts than ever, and the impacts of climate change are increasing in severity and frequency, transitioning to affordable, reliable, and renewable energy is more important than ever. As we work to reach the nearly 100 million homes that could save money by switching to solar and expand ecosystem serve all our customers expanding home energy needs to include storage, EV charging and more, we are looking for a public relations manager to help communicate the many benefits of renewable energy and SunPowers products and services to a consumer audience. Responsibilities: + Help develop and execute on overarching consumer PR strategy that drives awareness for SunPower and creates positive association with the brand + Work closely with PR agency to secure regular coverage in national and local media, while also maintaining relationships with key reporters + Evaluate media opportunities, help prepare executives for media briefings and facilitate interviews + Work closely with Director of PR to write business and product news announcements and develop and execute external communications strategy around them + Build strategy around and own additional methods of driving brand awareness, such as speaking opportunities, awards, strategic sponsorships, etc. + Work closely with corporate PR manager and cross functional teams in sales and marketing to ensure PR outputs are coordinated with and disseminated across channels + Manage influencer engagement and other paid PR opportunities + Analyze coverage and other external communications outputs and develop effective reporting structure on the impact of PR efforts Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelors degree and 7+ years of related experience + Experience working with consumer brands and leading media relations in mainstream print, online and broadcast outlets + Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to develop concise and effective communications tailored to specific audiences + You work quickly, resourcefully, and independently but are comfortable routinely integrating with other team members across roles/departments + Experience working directly with executives and key stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working with influencers, creators and/or celebrity spokespersons + Experience executing paid / sponsored media strategies + Experience working with marketing and social media teams to connect public relations to broader marketing strategies + Experience working with public companies Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SunPower, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individuals qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Companys policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled (SunPower Supports EEO Accommodation for Applicants to SunPower Corporation SunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Please indicate in the subject that line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response. NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES Availability of Affirmative Action Plan for Review SunPower is a federal government contractor. As a part of the Companys obligations under law, it must develop a written Affirmative Action Program (AAP) for the Disabled, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Active Duty Wartime Or Campaign Badge Veterans and for Women and Minorities as specified by law. Non-confidential and non-proprietary aspects of the AAP are available for inspection by applicants and employees, consistent with applicable law, which will be made available during office hours by contacting the EEO Officer. Diversity at SunPower: Equal Opportunity EmployerSunPower Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individuals qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. SunPower''s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.SunPower is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.Accommodation for ApplicantsSunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Please indicate in the subject that line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.

Created: 2025-11-15