Senior Communications Specialist

TC Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity Our U.S. Business Communications team is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist to play a critical role in shaping and executing communications strategies that support the development and advocacy of large-scale natural gas infrastructure projects across the United States. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and energetic self-starter with proven expertise in developing and delivering integrated communications plans that protect and enhance TC Energy’s reputation among key internal and external audiences. This role requires strong collaboration across multiple functions to ensure consistent, impactful messaging that drives awareness and support for our projects and operations. As a well-rounded communications professional, you will manage end-to-end communications—from strategy through execution—engaging stakeholders, amplifying our business priorities, and connecting with more than 6,500 employees. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, influence external advocacy efforts, and partner with business teams to advance TC Energy’s role as a trusted energy provider.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. communications, journalism, public relations, business, etc.)
6 years’ experience in communications, journalism, public affairs or community relations
Demonstrated experience in issue and reputation management and crisis communications
Proven experience in project management and project development
Must have strong attention to detail for content quality control with an ability to produce high-quality products under intense deadline pressure
Ability to influence without authority by working with a wide variety of people, internally and externally, with tact, courtesy and professionalism while driving for positive results
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential
Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction
Able to work effectively in a ‘one team’ environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously
This position will involve travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to 30% of work schedule)
Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours to respond to on-call issues (early morning, evening and weekend at times)

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of the US political system and policy development are considered an asset
Advanced Degree in a related field
Experience in energy and/or a regulated industry environment
Experience supporting projects/infrastructure development

Responsibilities

Ensure successful project execution by developing and implementing fit-for-purpose communication plans to successfully navigate projects through pre-construction and construction to in-service into operations
Contribute to business objectives through creative storytelling and advocacy, and identify ways to promote TC Energy across its platforms including events, presentations, social and digital media, website, factsheets
Manage and execute campaigns across multiple channels to position the Company’s narrative and increase brand awareness
Support internal communications, which could include high profile customer events and employee town halls, presentations and speaking materials
Work closely with our peers to develop and execute high-impact policy communications and integrated external relations plans
Build relationships and collaborate across business teams to ensure integration and alignment with our target audiences
Provide coaching and mentorship to drive the team members towards collective success
Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve and drive communications plans
Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables
Media engagement and spokesperson duties as required
Serve as a member of the on-call issues team