Sr Communications Specialist

Job Description

Description

Be a part of something powerful at America's premier energy provider!

At Exelon, we are united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.

As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities: Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.

Our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are empowered to evolve and advance our careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come and stay. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives and health and retirement benefits.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of  communications’ strategies and campaigns for the three Pepco Holdings utilities, Atlantic City Electric,  Delmarva Power and Pepco, with a focus on digital communications and social media.  This position develops or adapts key messaging for proactive outreach and in response to emergent issues, to position the company positively with a range of stakeholders including customers, community members, regulators and elected officials, influencers and advocacy groups. The specialist serves as a point of contact for external and internal communications and works closely with the business units and company leadership to develop and coordinate the positioning of strategic content to enhance corporate brand, reputation and identity. This position reports to the Digital Communications Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and executes engaging organic and paid social media campaigns informed by internal and industry metrics.
• Develop web and social media content and messages supporting our company-wide brand and reputation strategy.
• Develop content for all external-facing digital channels including operating company websites, brand journalism sites and social media channels for the three utilities. 
• Collaborate with PHI Communications functions including brand advertising, media relations, leader and internal communications teams to execute a companywide integrated communications strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Digital Communications and Director, Communications in support of other communications priorities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

JOB SCOPE

• Directly supports the Manager, Communications, or Director, Communications, as needed.
• Position activities are focused on internal and external communications to employees and external stakeholders, which support initiatives and projects developed by corporate communications and business unit organizations for broader application.
• Requires significant outreach to internal and external audiences and development of strong relationships
• Involves proactive communication planning and plan execution, project leadership and a high level of coordination with other communication functions within Corporate.
• Requires ability to develop communications strategies
• Requires ability to travel
• Works under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year relevant degree and a minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in communications (media relations, employee communications or advertising).
• Proven, excellent communications skills; both written and interpersonal.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative
• Ability to work autonomously and interface easily with senior business leaders and the local press.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, or related field
• Energy business/industry knowledge