This position partners closely with Marketing, Training, HR, QHSE, Sustainability, and Executive Leadership to translate strategy into clear, timely, and disciplined communications—particularly during periods of change, transformation, or heightened risk.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong judgment, prioritization, and the ability to operate calmly in fast-moving environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field or equivalent
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or public affairs
- Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise initiatives
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage sensitive communications with sound judgment and discretion
- Experience working in matrixed, complex, or global organizations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in energy, industrial, engineering, or operationally complex environments
- Background in communication, change management, transformation, or crisis communications
- Familiarity with governance models separating Marketing (growth) from Communications (enterprise trust)
Experience partnering closely with Training, HR, QHSE, or Operations teams
Demonstrated experience with AI-enabled communications (e.g., generative AI, automation, analytics) and the ability to translate evolving AI capabilities into responsible, audience-ready messaging and change adoption.
KEY COMPENTENCIES
- Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
- Ability to prioritize under pressure and manage competing demands
- Clear decision-making and comfort navigating ambiguity
- Executive presence and trusted-advisor mindset
Collaborative, calm, and solutions-oriented leadership style
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Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct .
