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.
• Work Life Balance
• 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