VP Nuclear Development Communications

Columbus, OH (On-site)

$221K/yr – $288K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Owns and leads the company’s strategic communications, brand narrative, and stakeholder engagement, shaping digital strategy and operational excellence to protect reputation and advance energy initiatives.

  • Lead strategic communications and public relations across the organization.
  • Manage brand narrative, executive communications, and crisis readiness in the energy sector.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications Leadership
  • Brand & Narrative Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Digital & Media Strategy
  • Operational Excellence

Requirements

  • Extensive Experience in Strategic Communications and Public Relations: The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in leading strategic communication initiatives and managing public relations for a large organization.
  • Strong Understanding of the Energy Industry: The VP, Communications needs to have a deep understanding of the energy industry, including the regulatory and policy landscape, as well as the company's role in the industry.
  • Excellent Leadership and Management Skills: As a member of the executive team, the VP, communications will be responsible for leading and managing a team of communication professionals. The candidate should have a proven track record of effectively managing and motivating teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Crisis Management Expertise: In the event of a crisis, the VP, Communications will play a critical role in managing Nuclear Development’s reputation and communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in handling crisis situations and the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills: The VP, Communications must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes the ability to effectively communicate complex information to various stakeholders, including employees, investors, and the general public.

Benefits

  • Base Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Long Term Incentive
  • 401K
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package
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American Electric Power

3.5 Glassdoor

Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

Founded in 1906
Columbus, Ohio, USA
13K employees (432 in marketing)
56% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
429K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38%
Direct
56.6%
Referral
4.5%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
118 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
14 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$5B
Last Raise
$3.5B
Post IPO Equity, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $3.5B
  • Oct 2023
    Grant • $27.8M
  • Aug 2023
    Post IPO Equity • $1.5B

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