Black Hills Energy · 20 hours ago
Public Affairs Manager
Casper, WY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expBlack Hills Energy is a customer-focused utility company dedicated to improving life with energy across multiple states. The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for managing external relationships with stakeholders and media, implementing strategic communications plans, and facilitating community impact initiatives.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Cultivate effective communications channels and foster strong relationships with community, business, local and state governing agencies, civic and other leaders that position the company for growth and community impact
Develop and execute a proactive media relations strategy to support local and company-wide initiatives
Partner with company leaders, public affairs colleagues, and other internal partners to implement strategic communications plans that support regulatory, legislative, business development, franchise negotiations, and crisis response
Facilitate the state’s sponsorship, donation and volunteer initiatives with a local steering team available to support and implement
Participate in company and public affairs team functions and projects
Manage other projects as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields, including Communication, Communication Studies, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration and Journalism or a combination of education and experience required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the utility industry or a related field, i.e. communications, public administration, business administration and/or marketing required
Proven ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community leaders to promote the company's interests
Experience in productive communications including public speaking, networking, and written reports and articles
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills are critical to the success of this position
Effective project management skills, including planning & organization
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Position requires frequent travel to communities throughout the state. Must maintain a valid driver's license
This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards
This role will be required to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred
Knowledge of utility operations and utility regulatory and legislative processes is preferred
Experience in media relations to include strategy, messaging, creating press releases, and interviews
Experience in implementing crisis communication strategies
Experience in managing charitable donations and sponsorships
Experience in managing a budget
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonuses
401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution)
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave
Company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term)
Critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance
Pet insurance
An employee assistance program and well-being benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Company
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company with a mission of improving life with energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linn Evans
President and CEO
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