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Sr Communications Specialist (Salt Lake City, UT or Casper, WY)

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Salt Lake City, UT (On-site)Full time$102K/yr – $140K/yr

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Sr Communications Specialist (Salt Lake City, UT or Casper, WY)

Salt Lake City, UT (On-site)

$102K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

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Job Summary

Own and drive the company’s external communications strategy and execution, serving as a media spokesperson, guiding crisis and reputation programs, and coordinating cross-functional messaging to protect and advance business objectives.

Lead strategic external communications programs and media relations.
Provide counsel and coordination to business units and oversee crisis communications.

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.
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

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

3.6 Glassdoor

From our roots in renewable energy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has grown to a $133.8 billion portfolio of locally managed businesses that share a vision of being the best energy company in serving our customers, while deliveringsustainable energy solutions. These businesses deliver low-cost, safe and reliable service each day to more than12 million electric and natural gas customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada. Our employees pride themselves in putting customers first in all they do, and as a result, our businessesconsistently rank high among energy companies in customer satisfaction. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.

Founded in 1995

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

490 employees

www.brkenergy.com

1% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

44.9K

Traffic Source Mix

39.3%

Direct

42.6%

Referral

16.4%

Social

0.7%

Paid

0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~490

Marketing Team

Median Tenure

15.1 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Funding

Total Funding

$1B

Last Raise

$1B

Debt Financing

Funding History

Apr 2022
Debt Financing • $1B

Recent News

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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