Own and drive strategic external communications programs that are highly sensitive and political, steward media relations and spokesperson activity, and provide external communications counsel to business units while leading crisis and emergency response efforts.

Lead external communications strategy and media relations across sensitive issues.
Manage crisis and emergency response activities to protect the company’s reputation.
Provide strategic communications counsel to business units and monitor effectiveness of initiatives.

Job Description

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.

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 comp any 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 Pac fiCorp,we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn t just about your physical health your mental,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)

PacifiCorp

3.1 Glassdoor

As a locally managed, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, PacifiCorp is a leading western U.S. energy services provider and the largest grid owner/operator in the West. Serving 2 million customers across 143,000 square miles in six western states, we will continue to grow our renewable resources and transition to a lower carbon future.PacifiCorp is comprised of two business units: Pacific Power (www.pacificpower.net), headquartered in Portland, Ore., serves customers in Oregon, Washington and California; and Rocky Mountain Power (www.rockymountainpower.net), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah serves customers in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

Founded in 1910

Portland, Oregon, USA

3K employees

www.pacificorp.com

52% recommend to a friend

40% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

36.4K

Traffic Source Mix

36.5%

Direct

47%

Referral

14%

Social

1.9%

Paid

0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3K

Marketing Team

Median Tenure

3.6 years

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Recent News

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Nov 19, 2025 • Willamette Week

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.

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 comp any 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 Pac fiCorp,we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn t just about your physical health your mental,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)