Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, executives, partners, and media.
• Develop and implement communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Manage communication projects, timelines, budgets, vendors, and performance metrics.
• Monitor communication trends, technologies, and industry developments to inform strategy.
• Provides strategic counsel on communications, earned media, and marketing strategies for Avista’s business lines and initiatives.
• Creates content for a variety of audiences and channels, such as press releases, website content, annual reports, presentations, social media posts, and emails.
• Serves as company spokesperson and contact for media inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or other related field is required.
• Three (3) years of related experience in a communications support role.
• Five (5) years of related experience in communication, and/or marketing program management.
• Demonstrated creative and innovative thinking skills. Ability to act as a thought leader on communication practices.
• Manage multiple communication programs of medium to high complexity from concept through final implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to interact personably and diplomatically with staff at all levels, including company executives and highly technical subject matter experts.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to influence others and give advice that demonstrates an understanding of a team, business strategy, and leadership style.
• Manage advanced writing assignments such as speeches, announcements, and scripts for senior management.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and create frameworks and plans to solve unstructured problems.

Preferred

• An advanced degree (MBA, MA) is preferred.
• Experience serving on crisis communication teams.
• Experience acting as company spokesperson.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)