Dominion Energy · 7 hours ago
Communications Specialist or Senior Communications Specialist - Media Relations
Cayce, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy. They are seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist or Senior Communications Specialist to join their media relations team, responsible for media relations, issues management, and strategic communications.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a company spokesperson and coordinate media relations activities by collaborating with appropriate subject matter experts and leadership, responding to day-to-day media inquiries, participating in on-camera and other media interviews, writing news releases and other work products, pitching stories for media coverage, cultivating relationships with members of the media and other associated activities
Participate in after-hours media duty on a rotating basis and storm duty during severe weather events such as hurricanes and winter storms
Help develop and execute communications initiatives to provide timely and accurate information to customers and other stakeholders while supporting business objectives and enhancing the company’s reputation
Understand and stay abreast of external and internal issues and events that impact company operations
Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years of public relations and/or media communications experience is required. A master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year
Minimum of five years of public relations and/or media communications experience is required. A master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year
Strong knowledge of public relations, news media, news writing – including proficiency with AP style – as well as public relations and news judgment concepts, applications, and theories
Composure under stress, a healthy sense of urgency, and the ability to process and translate complex issues/topics into understandable terms, often under tight deadlines and considerable scrutiny
Excellent communications skills, including public speaking and writing, for a diverse mix of communication channels and audiences
Ability to work well on a team and manage multiple projects effectively
Ability to develop and manage a network of media relationships and other communications contacts
Experience using social media as an integral part of a business communication strategy
Work outside of core hours as needed, which could include some evenings, weekends and holidays for special events, storms as well as other issues and emergencies
Preferred
On-camera experience as an official spokesperson for a company, agency or organization is highly preferred
Project management experience preferred
Benefits
Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Blue
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Alicia Wojno
CFO Rotation Program candidate
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