Description
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies and serving as a point of contact for communication counsel for various departments and initiatives.
Key responsibilities include managing various company accounts, providing strategic communications counsel, and collaborating with the marketing team to co-develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for both internal and external campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, or communications, and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations, writing, communications, marketing, media, or a related field.
Key qualifications include excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to analyze and interpret complex information, and strong teamwork and project management skills.
The Communications Specialist will work closely with senior executives, internal teams, and external partners to achieve the company's communication and business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage various company accounts, providing strategic communications counsel
- Interface with officers and managers, as appropriate, in the development and achievement of business goals
- Collaborate with the marketing team to co-develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for both internal and external campaigns
- Write for company vehicles, including intranet, talking points for executives, email announcements, social media posts, video scripts, and more
- Support Public Relations efforts outside of regular responsibilities, such as storm and other emergency communications
- Participate in the creative process for campaign development, contributing to the ideation and creation of compelling content relevant to targeted audiences
- Provide communication support and expertise to supplement the marketing team's initiatives, including copywriting and editing for promotional materials
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, or communications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations, writing, communications, marketing, media, or a related field
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex information
- Strong teamwork and project management skills
Preferred qualifications include experience working in the electric utility field and knowledge of issues and trends related to the company and electric utility industry.