Communications Specialist 2

Pay Grade

12

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level 

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist works with internal subject matter experts and external stakeholders to develop and implement communications strategies for a Company serving customers 24/7/365. The successful candidate will focus on creating and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners to develop communication plans and work cross functionally with peers on the Corporate Communications & Marketing team. Interested candidates should be passionate about learning the energy industry and the Company’s mission of providing world-class energy solutions to meet the diverse and unique needs of our customers and employees. This position reports to the Manager of Internal Communications or Manager of Public Relations. 
 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and measure communications efforts in support of CPS Energy’s mission and the company’s safety culture. 
• Serves as part of the rotating on-call team responsible for expediting communications needs for CPS Energy, a company providing services 24/7/365. Includes nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Demonstrate ability to create quality communications materials and adhere to deadlines.
• Proactively pitch news stories for internal and/or external audiences.  
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure communications goals are met. 
• Remains apprised of top industry trends in energy, public relations, internal communications and social media.
• Initiate and/or oversee the development of communications materials with consistency and alignment of overall messaging and objectives. Collaborate with consultants and assist in managing agency work.
• In collaboration with other Communications and Marketing staff, develop and implement social media content, including coordination of content development.
• Serve as a member of the crisis communications team, including developing messaging and strategies to respond to unforeseen issues
• Attend Company events or media opportunities, as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Contribute to a One Team, positive and energetic working environment where our Core Values of Safety & Wellbeing, Transparency, One Team, Accountability and Integrity matter.
• Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
   

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and developing communications for a variety of channels and audiences in a corporate environment, large public entity, utility or a public relations agency.

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands