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

• 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.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave