November 8, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Communication Specialist

Organization:
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
Region:
Canada, Maryland, Baltimore
End of contest:
February 6, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Communications/pr
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.

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Contact

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)





Maryland United States

www.bge.com