Specialist, Internal Communications

CenterPoint Energy•Houston, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborates within the Corporate Communications department and with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance CenterPoint Energy’s reputation, brand and community and environmental stewardship. The lead corporate communication specialist will be responsible for the development, management and execution of internal and external communication plans for CenterPoint Energy’s footprint. This role with have a focus on implementing best practices, protecting and enhancing the company’s favorable reputation and image.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of communications as a company/organization spokesperson
Integrated, multi-channel communications experience
Experience leading initiatives to solve significant problems/issues including interpreting complex information and developing recommendations for management consideration
Experience serving as a project lead or task force member on projects and/or issues having significant impact on the business
Experience producing communication materials (e.g. news releases, statements, key messages, talking points, speeches, etc.)
Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in a corporate environment.
Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications plans.
Experience leading enterprise-wide or large-scale change communication initiatives.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Serves as the lead Corporate Communications representative for the region, providing strategic guidance, identifying effective tactics and evaluating results.
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. Includes developing key messages, strategies, timing and specific channels, and incorporating analytics and measurement for results.
Develops and executes a range of communications strategies and tactics in support of CenterPoint Energy’s business imperatives; positions the company’s services and capabilities with key audiences and stakeholders.
Develops and implements strategic communications plans to support regulatory and government affairs initiatives highlighting issues pertaining to the company’s business goals and interests.
Acts as company spokesperson for a region, conducting interviews with media and engaging the public at business meetings and events. Serves as after-hours media duty representative.
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, emails, intranet articles, brochures, posters, digital signage, etc.
Serves on the emergency response communications team including working in Incident Command System. May work extensive hours at CenterPoint Energy locations during a crisis response.

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