Description
Primary Purpose
The Communications Specialist, is responsible for planning and executing internal and external communications programs in support of the Director Communications. This person serves as a point of contact, ensuring full integration with corporate and business unit/operating company communications organizations, a well-informed workforce and an effective working relationship with local press and local communities.
Primary Duties
- Ensure effective communication of corporate goals and initiatives to employees. (10%)
- Support and participate in communications programs and initiatives. (20%)
- Produce accurate, compelling, and editorially proficient written communications. (15%)
- Oversee a variety of communication tasks to support leadership, including talking points, short presentations, and online messages. (5%)
- Develop strong working relationship with local press. (15%)
- Assist in resource-sharing duties with other Communications departments. (10%)
- Work with manager to ensure effectiveness of community relations activities and relationships with external constituencies, including the media, civic and public interest groups. (25%)
Job Scope
- Position activities are focused on internal and external communications for broader application
- Involves some proactive communication planning, with oversight from supervisor, and plan execution, project leadership and a high level of coordination with other functions.
- May require significant outreach to local press and developing strong community relationships.
- Requires occasional local travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
- Works under general supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4-year relevant degree and a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in internal or external communications
- Proven communications skills; both written and interpersonal.
- Excellent writing skills and self-motivation
- In lieu of degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Energy business/industry knowledge.
- Understanding of press dynamics and organizational communications.
- Willingness to learn and undertake new projects.
- Familiarity with enterprise email marketing platforms and content management systems.
- Experience editing short- and long-form written communications.
- Familiarity with using data to inform communications strategies.
- Willingness to learn and undertake new projects.
Contact
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
Maryland United States
www.bge.com
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