Head of Public Relations and Strategic Communications

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality.  Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in key markets across the United States, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.   

Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. 

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Head of Public Relations & Strategic Communications to help Rowan tell the story about our portfolio of data center projects. This role will be a critical part of the team that works directly with executive leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs) from across the business to protect and bolster Rowan’s reputation as one of the market’s preferred build-to-suit data center developers.

The Head of Public Relations & Strategic Communications is responsible for the evolving development and implementation of Rowan’s project communications plans. This position will have oversight over media relations and represent Rowan via multiple channels.

This role will help to maintain Rowan’s portfolio of projects in good standing with our community partners by developing and executing strategic communications plans at each project site. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in public relations, strategic communications, social media, and brand management. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings or to project sites 

Location: Denver, CO  (hybrid), Remote may be considered for highly qualified candidates

Compensation: $160-$200K - Offers Bonus

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Rowan’s Public Relations & Communications Strategy based on reputational needs and company plans and metrics

• Draft communications campaign materials, including: pitch decks, talking points, and presentations with support from SMEs

• Support development and execution of marketing strategy, including conference attendance planning, special events, and identification of various branding opportunities

• Devise other innovative ways for Rowan leadership to build the company’s reputation in the industry through social media, speaking engagements, podcasts, newsletters, and other channels, that leverage Rowan’s previous successful project-specific media coverage

• Structure and execute project-specific communications/engagement campaigns for ongoing and forthcoming portfolio projects

• Establish key relationships with public relations partners and act as Rowan’s point-of-contact for media inquiries, including proactive media engagement and reactive news management

• Formulate a strategy to identify and pitch positive stories about Rowan’s activities to deliver a pipeline of proactive positive media coverage

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum 5 years of experience in PR/Communications

• Demonstrated ability to align public relations and public affairs strategies with organizational goals, anticipate trends, and drive growth through exceptional stakeholder management and business acumen

• Significant experience in managing external communications, corporate issues/opportunities and project management

• Experience executing media campaigns, crisis management, building relationships with media and working with executives

• Team player with exceptional project management and decision-making skills

• Experience working with, influencing and presenting to executive leadership

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Public policy/government affairs experience preferred

• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization

• Knowledge of policy impacting data center/large industrial development preferred

• Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration 

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S. 

Here to support you  

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work.  We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.  

• Hybrid working environment  

• Team building and educational opportunities  

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution  

• Unlimited PTO  

• Competitive compensation and bonus plan  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.