Press Associate

Description

Position Overview/Description:

Hanwha USA seeks a detail-oriented, proactive and strategically minded press associate to join our fast-paced corporate communications team in Hanwha’s Corporate Affairs office in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, proven research and graphic design abilities, and a keen attention to detail and deadlines. Success in this position requires a passion for crafting compelling narratives that support corporate objectives, especially in the policymaking space. This role supports high-impact communications across Hanwha’s U.S. subsidiaries, including media relations, internal communications and executive messaging. This position is in-person, five days a week.

Hanwha USA is an affiliate of the Hanwha Group of South Korea, a multi-national Fortune 500 company. With a growing footprint in the United States, Hanwha USA is driving major investments across the natural gas, solar energy manufacturing and deployment, defense, shipbuilding and shipping sectors. Including the Hanwha Philly Shipyard and Hanwha Defense USA as part of the company’s U.S. business portfolio, Hanwha is poised to bring innovative technologies that will significantly impact the maritime and defense industries in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and distribute news releases, media advisories, statements and briefing materials.
• Build and maintain media lists; track reporters, outlets and industry coverage.
• Copyedit materials for clarity, accuracy, consistency and brand alignment.
• Monitor news cycles and provide timely media reports to internal stakeholders.
• Develop messaging documents, talking points, FAQs and media prep materials.
• Support media outreach, interview coordination and press events.
• Collaborate with social media/digital/marketing teams to amplify press coverage
• Maintain media databases, editorial calendars, meeting notes and internal press archives.
• Align messaging with internal teams and global counterparts at headquarters.
• Manage vendor contracts, media subscriptions and assist with administrative tasks.
• Support media relations efforts primarily with state/local reporters and some trade press.
• Support event planning and provide on-the-ground assistance.
• Stay informed on energy industry trends, clean energy developments and maritime/defense policy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (agency, corporate, political or nonprofit preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across audiences.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects on deadline.
• Familiarity with media monitoring and distribution tools (e.g., Cision, PRNewswire).
• Team-oriented, proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and graphic design.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong copyediting and proofreading abilities.
• Experience in media relations.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of AP Style and corporate editorial best practices.
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear, engaging messaging.
• Exposure to policy communications or government affairs is a plus.
• Bonus: Ability to work across industry sectors including energy, manufacturing, defense and shipbuilding.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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