Media Relations Representative/Spokesperson (Electric)

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This role is an integral part of the CenterPoint Energy Corporate Communications team, collaborating with operations, customer service, government relations, and regulatory departments, as well as external stakeholders, to maintain and enhance CenterPoint's reputation. The senior corporate media specialist will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing external communication plans, performing spokesperson duties, and conducting on-camera proactive storytelling across various channels. This role also includes emergency response duties, with a focus on implementing best practices to protect and enhance the company’s reputation and image. The position involves acting as a company spokesperson, conducting media interviews, and engaging the public at business meetings and events. The role requires participation in an after-hours media duty rotation, including occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations or a related area of study from an accredited college or university
• 5 to 7 years of communications experience
• Experience as a company/organization spokesperson
• Experience in crisis response, including in an Incident Command System (ICS)

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Corporate Communications representative, providing strategic guidance, identifying effective tactics, and evaluating results.
• Serves on the emergency response communications team. May work extensive hours at CenterPoint Energy locations during a crisis response.
• Comfortable communicating across all channels including digital and social.
• Adept at communicating complex information that is easily consumed.
• Provides proactive counsel on strategic direction to corporate leadership, business leaders, colleagues, and other stakeholders, with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Develops and implements strategic internal and external communication plans, including developing key messages, strategies, timing, and specific channels, and incorporating analytics and measurement for results.
• Develops and implements strategic communications plans to support regulatory and government affairs initiatives highlighting issues pertaining to the company’s business goals and interests.
• Coordinates media and public speaking training programs for selected CenterPoint Energy executives, selected managers, and staff who may be involved in addressing external audiences, including the news media, key opinion and thought groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Develops and manages the production of a wide variety of communication materials, including news releases, fact sheets, articles, presentations, speeches, videos, social media content, and digital signage.
• Implements best practices and improves processes and deliverables proactively.
• Collaborates with graphic designers and marketing specialists to produce attractive and effective communication materials.
• Develops and executes a range of communications strategies and tactics in support of CenterPoint Energy’s business imperatives in Texas – both electric and gas; positions the company’s services and capabilities with key audiences and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs
• On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior