Director, Commercial Communications

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

$129K/yr – $183K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and direct enterprise level communications and multi-stakeholder initiatives across a large organization, shaping executive messaging and reputation management.

  • Develop and execute enterprise communications plans across functions.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with matrixed teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Coach and align teams on strategic communications and issues management.

Job Description

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Business, Political Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, reputation management, political communications or strategic communications.
  • Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder communications initiatives across large organizations.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-level communications strategies.
  • Strong issues management, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and executive communications capabilities.
  • Experience leading teams and influencing across matrixed organizations.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, project management, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

  • Experience in the energy, utility, infrastructure, technology, economic development, or regulated industry sectors.
  • Familiarity with data center development, hyperscale customers, digital/telecommunications/data infrastructure, energy policy, or large-scale economic development projects.
  • Experience supporting highly visible public projects involving community engagement, permitting, regulatory processes, or public affairs.
  • Experience using media intelligence, social listening, and reputation monitoring platforms.

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, Medical/Prescription Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
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Xcel Energy

3.3 Glassdoor

A leading energy provider, dedicated to excellence. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy to the eight states we serve: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. At Xcel Energy, we provide work that makes a difference, a team you can count on, opportunities to grow and rewards that help you thrive.Ready to help power the future of energy? Visit jobs.xcelenergy.com to learn more.

Founded in 1909
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
12K employees (541 in marketing)
51% recommend to a friend
27% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$129K/yr – $183K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,890 salaries.

See all Xcel Energy salaries

Funding

Total Funding
$1.4B
Last Raise
$1.2B
Post IPO Equity, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2024
    Post IPO Equity • $1.2B
  • Oct 2023
    Grant • $100M
  • Sep 2023
    Grant • $70M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$43.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.7%
Direct
66.5%
Referral
3.5%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11.7K
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Director, Commercial Communications

Xcel Energy · Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid