Sr Specialist, External Communications

PilotCompany

Knoxville, TN, United States permanent

Posted: April 11, 2026

Quick Summary

Pilot Company is a leading provider of fuel and logistics services to the energy and logistics industry, with a focus on supply chain and retail operations. The company employs one of the largest tanker fleets and provides critical services to oil operations in the nation's busiest basins. Key responsibilities include fuel logistics, supply chain management, and customer service.

Job Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

The purpose of this job is to develop and implement external communications plans that align with company goals and tell the enterprise story through public relations.

Essential Functions: 

• Develop external communications campaigns and materials, including press releases, media interview briefing guides, media statements and talking points
• Develop and implement external communication plans and materials that support and amplify the company’s goals and objectives among key external parties
• Partner with functional areas and leaders to identify, plan and execute earned media opportunities in targeted channels, publications and speaking events that align with enterprise initiatives and objectives
• Support proactive and reactive media relations activities, partnering with external and internal partners to protect and enhance Pilot's reputation, including crisis communications support
• Conduct media training sessions and develop briefing materials, including drafting key messages
• Monitor media and report on key media metrics to inform media strategies and identifty competitor and industry trends 

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Minimum 3 years experience 
• Mastery of Associated Press (AP) Style writing

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay

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