FirstEnergy · 7 hours ago
Regional External Affairs Consultant - Ohio
Elyria, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers' lives brighter and the environment better. The Regional External Affairs Consultant will build relationships with local officials and stakeholders, manage public relations activities, and ensure effective communication during service-related issues.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Building trusting, supportive relationships with all FirstEnergy departments operating within the assigned territory
Will work in support of projects relating to FirstEnergy Transmission and other internal stakeholders
Acting as the key company representative while working with all customers and constituents to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction
Managing local public relations activities in concert with company communication strategies, including information on programs, outage status reporting and restoration updates, reliability and construction projects, rate cases, etc
Partner with the FirstEnergy Foundation and Communications on company public relations activities, including strategic charitable contributions, reliability issues and projects
Committing resources to satisfy the business needs of the public and constituents on issues consistent with company business strategies
Attending evening council meetings and events to provide updates on Company initiatives for the communities we serve
Ensuring that all company strategies are advanced through the appropriate constituencies
Providing input, competitive intelligence and feedback on local perspectives pertaining to company performance and company strategies
In partnership with State and Federal Affairs, and the company’s Regulatory groups leverage key contact relationships with federal, state, community and local officials to successfully manage and advance political and regulatory strategies in concert with the company's Rates, Regulatory Affairs and Economic Development groups
Acting as a proactive and responsive resource within the region to lead communications to our strategic partners and customers throughout the year and particularly during outage and storm related events, identifying and resolving problems before they become major issues
Actively seeking and sharing knowledge of industry trends, competitors, etc., that affect FirstEnergy
Providing updates to public officials on outages, road closures and critical facilities during the storm response process within the Incident Command System
Modeling FirstEnergy's core values of Integrity, Safety, Accountability, Performance Excellence, and Stewardship
Qualification
Required
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 12 years of related work experience is required. Related work experience includes positions in public relations, marketing, communications, and customer relations with emphasis on demonstrated problem solving skills and customer service
Exceptional relationship management, leadership and teamwork skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to function with minimum direction using a broad range of discretion to meet strategic objectives
Outstanding public relations skills to ensure cooperation from public officials and civic organizations on matters vital to the company
Able to attend meetings and events before and after normal working hours, including weekends
Able to work extended hours, particularly during storms, with little notice is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Dynamics 365 and Word)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, Political Science, Public Relations or comparable field with 10 years of related work experience
Benefits
Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
A company-sponsored pension plan
401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
Skills development training with tuition reimbursement
Company
FirstEnergy
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.55BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $50M
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2018-01-22Post Ipo Equity· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Charles E. Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer Member
John Somerhalder
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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