Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic external communications that are highly sensitive,complex,and political in nature.
• Interact with media,offer interviews,and act as a spokesperson for the Company.
• Influence programs to address ongoing issues as well as initiatives that focus on protecting and enhancing the business objectives and reputation of the company.
• Promote a general environment of understanding in support of the company s overall strategy,policies and priorities.
• Provide external communications counsel and support to business units within the company.
• Manage the communications aspects of activities within service area that could impact the company s reputation.
• Create and implement communication plans,strategic messaging,news releases,speeches,presentations and other communications materials.
• Serve as a key contact for media on often volatile and sensitive topics.
• Focus on media relations that are prioritized,focused,proactive,integrated and consistent.
• Develop and support strategic opportunities to influence key external stakeholder groups and enhance their understanding and support of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Communications,Journalism or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years experience in external communications,media,or public relations roles.
• Proven experience translating complex issues into understandable language.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive corporate communications plans and programs to address key issues and opportunities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust,maintain confidence,and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Ability to operate in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to judge priorities for the best interests of the company while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Experience working with the deadlines and information needs of media,including trades,newspapers and broadcast reporters.

Preferred

• Advanced Degree

Benefits

• At PacifiCorp,we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn t just about your physical health your m ntal,financial,and social wellbeing also play an important role. That s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle
• Our Benefits Include
• Medical,dental,and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions,including a Roth and saving option. For union employees,matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion,PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition,PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits,including Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Work Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)