Senior Communications Manager - Indiana

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Job SummaryThe Senior Communications Manager is responsible for providing communications as well as public affairs support for regulated utility operations in Indiana. The position develops and implements communications on complex issues, provides counsel to business groups and senior leaders, and works on proactive and reactive media opportunities. This individual will assist in the development and implementation of integrated, strategic communication plans and supporting materials for stakeholder engagement, advocacy and educational campaigns for regulatory, legislative, operational, and reputation management as well as brand strategies for Duke Energy in Indiana. The position will develop and execute media strategies, which include responding to media inquiries, serving as a company spokesperson and building and sustaining relationships with key reporters/outlets. The position also serves as part of the company's crisis communications and storm support team. This position reports to the Director for Public Affairs and Communications in Indiana. The position provides communication counsel and support to the Indiana president and the president's organization, including communications support forlocal government and community relations, regulatory affairs, local and state foundation activities, economic development, and local infrastructure engagement activities. The position will work closely with corporate communications peers, public affairs, sustainability, environmental, foundation, and governmental affairs teams to ensure alignment and advance Duke Energy's national and regional strategies.Key Skills and ExperienceStrong experience in communications and public affairsStrong media relations experience, including strategy and message development, and serving as a spokespersonStrong experience developing and implementing communications plans to effectively manage response to emerging issuesExperience working with senior levels of management and providing executive counsel and coaching for media interviews, presentations, and other external eventsSpeechwriting, message development and PowerPoint creation experienceExperience in issues management and crisis communicationsExperience in public policy, reputation management, advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagementIndiana political and public policy acumenDemonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills; writing samples may be requestedAbility to effectively interact and communicate with a variety of audiences, including community leaders, elected officials and mediaAbility to work and make decisions independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholdersExperience working in a matrix organizationResponsibilitiesDevelop/implement/measure impact of complex communications plans on varied subjects and issues. Responsibilities include writing key messages, news releases, presentation development, social media content and other collateral materials.Provide counsel to business groups, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and support executive positioning efforts.Manage any media inquiry, including those that place the company's reputation at high risk.Represent the company externally with diverse audiences in challenging situations.Communicate highly technical topics in ways that resonate with public, regulatory and key leader audiencesServe as part of the company's crisis communications team and participate in on-call media/emergency duty rotation.Stay up-to-date on company and industry-related issues and developing communications strategies to address these issues.Required to do field work during storms.Required travel to high profile community events and engagements with senior leaders.Basic/Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or other related degreeIn addition to required degree, eight (8) years minimum of related work experienceIn lieu of bachelor's degree AND eight (8) years minimum of related work experience, high school diploma/GED AND twelve (12) years minimum of related work experienceDesired QualificationsBachelor's degree strongly preferredStrong media relations experience serving as a spokesperson on contentious issues. This includes strategy, message development and maintaining reporter relationships.Prior public affairs experienceExperience in executive positioning, for example, providing executive communications counsel, speechwriting, and advice in the form of coaching for media interviews, presentations/speeches.Experience developing and implementing complex communications plans.Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately using written and verbal communications.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to work efficiently and effectively with clients, teammates, and management.Ability to participate in/lead crisis management response.Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as SharePoint.Previous energy industry experienceWorking ConditionsThis position is located in Plainfield, IndianaM - F & as needed based on responsibilities of the roleHybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.Field work may be required at times, including a few overnight stays.#LI-AB1Travel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPosting Expiration DateMonday, March 4, 2024All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-29