Media Relations Manager & Publicist – Energy & Infrastructure

Media Relations Manager & Publicist – Energy & Infrastructure Publicist (Remote | Contract or Part-Time) About BaRupOn LLC BaRupOn LLC is a multi-sector infrastructure and energy development company delivering transformational projects that power communities, advance healthcare innovation, and drive sustainable global growth. Our flagship initiative is a 450-megawatt utility-scale power plant, part of a broader large-scale infrastructure platform currently raising capital from sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, global institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Operating across solar and gas-powered energy systems, civil construction, and medical infrastructure innovation, BaRupOn sits at the intersection of resilience, scale, and impact. We are building the future—powered by clean energy, supported by world-class infrastructure, and guided by strategic capital partners. Position Overview The Media Relations Manager / Publicist will lead BaRupOn’s external media strategy and earned media visibility efforts. This role is responsible for positioning the company and its executives in top-tier business, energy, infrastructure, and investment media. The ideal candidate is a proactive media strategist with strong press relationships who can translate complex infrastructure and capital raise initiatives into compelling narratives for public and institutional audiences. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute media outreach strategies for corporate announcements, funding milestones, and major project launches Secure earned media placements in national, international, and trade outlets across energy, infrastructure, finance, and healthcare Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and industry analysts Draft press releases, executive quotes, interview briefs, and op-eds Manage inbound media inquiries and coordinate executive interviews Pitch story angles and thought leadership opportunities to relevant media outlets Monitor media coverage, track performance metrics, and prepare internal reporting summaries Collaborate with marketing and investor relations teams to ensure message alignment during capital raises Support speaking engagements, award submissions, and panel opportunities Qualifications 5+ years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or public relations (agency or in-house) Strong writing and editing skills, with a portfolio of earned media placements Experience working with infrastructure, energy, finance, or healthcare clients Established media contacts in business, energy, or investment press preferred Ability to develop strategic narratives that resonate with public and institutional audiences Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting capital raises, IPO communications, or investor announcements Familiarity with sustainability, ESG, or public-private partnership (PPP) messaging Proficiency with media databases and monitoring tools (Meltwater, Muck Rack, Cision, etc.) Bilingual or multilingual communication capabilities