Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · 1 week ago
Strategic Communications Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expChesapeake Utilities Corporation is dedicated to delivering energy that drives progress, and they are seeking a Strategic Communications Manager. This role is responsible for editorial planning and content development to engage stakeholders through various publications and channels, including social media and corporate announcements.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Serves as project manager for Company publications, establishing production timelines and processes, and ensuring that all internal stakeholders are apprised and engaged in the process
Conceptualizes, writes, publishes, manages interaction and owns responsibility for editorial content across platforms
Ensures content and publications meet and exceed Company and industry standards
Independently manages writing and production processes, delivering compelling, publication ready products requiring minimal proofing and editing
Generates copy and works with other content creators to initiate and craft compelling stories that enhance stakeholders’ understanding of Chesapeake’s brand, business mission and vision, and corporate social responsibility activities
Supports ownership of the overall content, engagement and governance of the corporate website
Works with multiple constituents to drive the content of Company websites
Drives and tracks the Company’s social media presence across relevant sites and platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, company blog, etc.)
Supports the Company’s efforts in representing itself through public relations activities to external stakeholders, and participate in crisis communications responses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, public relations, marketing or a related field
Six (6) years of corporate communications or agency experience
Valid Driver's License
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills, and the ability to write effectively across a variety of styles
Strong interpersonal skills; and ability to contribute to a cross functional team, and execute Strategic Communications goals in a collaborative manner
Excellent leadership skills, ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others that builds trusting relationships
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise good judgment and initiative
Creative and strategic thinker, conceiving and deploying content that furthers organizational goals
Ability to sustain productivity under tight timelines with multiple priorities
Ability to work well both independently and with a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing competing priorities
Ability to think critically and effectively utilize current human resources management practices
Strong work ethic, highly organized and creative individual
Preferred
Knowledge of social media marketing strategy, best practices and community administration strongly preferred
Experienced at leveraging AI for communications and marketing tasks
Utility experience preferred
Demonstrates passion for energy topics, with a clear rationale for a career in the energy industry
Benefits
Competitive base salary.
Fantastic opportunities for career growth.
Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere.
Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities.
Quarterly recognition events.
Wellness initiatives and community events.
Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Company
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CPK).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$439.6MKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-11-22Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2023-11-09Post Ipo Equity· $330M
2021-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $9.6M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Householder
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Galtman
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
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