Director Communications - BSC Mid Atlantic South Comms (Hybrid)

Exelon•Loch Raven, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. The company is committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. They value diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking, and offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and opportunities for a rewarding career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
At least 12 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, and technical organization.
5 years in a leadership role.
An intuitive and highly strategic thinker; exceptional experience leading a team of people; can engender support and trust from a team and lead through influence.
Project management expert, ability to meet deadlines, establish clear priorities quickly and bring projects to completion on time and within budget.
A proven track record of working effectively under pressure and handling a heavy workload.
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to various stakeholders.
Strong intellectual capacity; a quick learner.
Known ability to influence public opinion through leadership, credibility, and clear message delivery.
A highly strategic thinker who is self-confident and appropriately aggressive, characterized by such traits as straightforwardness, flexibility, a sense of urgency and at home in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills.
In lieu of degree, 15-20 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel to senior executive leaders on external and employee communications strategies and tactics.
Lead the development and oversee coordination of external communications and employee communications strategy to support the Mid Atlantic South Marketing and Comm's vision and enhance company reputation at BGE, Pepco, and DPL Maryland.
Develop and establish relationships with internal stakeholders and other external organizations (including media, state and local government, public interest groups).
Serve as primary spokesperson to the news media along with the communications team.
Oversee the execution and management of external and employee communications programs.
Manage communications resources as required.
Assign, edit, and critique communications materials.
Provide coaching and feedback for employees and others assigned.
Ensure quality and effective communication of company goals and initiatives to external stakeholders, including media, customers, elected officials, and regulators.
Ensure quality of all employee communications programs and initiatives and provide communications support to all internal stakeholders.
Establish and manage corporate brand and advertising program.
Budget supervision and development.
Direct staff of five, including hiring, talent development, performance management, and recognition.
Develop and implement internal and external communications strategy, working closely with the senior executive team and other Communications Directors across business units.
Measure effectiveness of communications programs, providing oversight and ensuring execution of programs.
Oversee a staff of five, including two managers and three specialists.
Work cross-functionally with the Senior Manager of Communications and direct reports to ensure overall success of the department.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $160,800.00/Yr. – $221,100.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more