Strategic Communications Coordinator

National Fuel Gas•Buffalo, NY

66d•$62,500 - $83,000

About The Position

National Fuel is currently seeking a Strategic Communications Coordinator for an outstanding career opportunity in the Corporate Communications department located at our office in Williamsville, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

Excellent work ethic, resolute integrity, detail oriented with a commitment to delivering a high-quality and accurate work product.
The ability to express complex technical and organizational concepts in terms understandable to customers, employees, the media and public.
Strong project management skills; ability to work well under pressure and a respect for internal and external deadlines; manage multiple diverse activities simultaneously, deliver on commitments and varying deadlines, and operate/make decisions with speed, accuracy and strong judgment.
Strong computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
7-10+ years in a communications role; corporate experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a client-service mindset
Digitally savvy; understands evolving social platforms and emerging channels
Versatile communicator-advisor, PR strategist, content creator, event organizer
Strong team player with exceptional relationship-building skills across all levels
Excellent verbal, written (AP Style), and interpersonal communication skills
Proactive, resourceful, and confident in exercising sound judgment
Commitment to building a long-term career with National Fuel
Bonus: Design skills (Adobe Creative Suite or other multimedia tools)

Responsibilities

Public & Media Relations: Partner with the Managing Director to develop and execute strategies that protect and enhance National Fuel's reputation. Includes story development, media pitching, reactive response, and collaboration with marketing agencies.
Energy Policy Communications: Work with Government Affairs to create impactful messaging for diverse audiences. Manage a new constituent relations platform for targeted outreach on state policy issues.
Social Media Leadership: Drive integrated social efforts, manage corporate social strategy and content, and collaborate with agencies as needed.
Internal Communications: Serve as a trusted advisor to Human Resources, business leaders and teams, delivering communication experiences that reflect company values and priorities.
Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing key organizational events-both physical and virtual-in partnership with Corporate Communications and executive leadership.
Creative Oversight: Provide guidance and supervision to the company's full-time graphic designer.