Director, Corporate Communications & Brand

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy seeks a Director of Communications in Michigan to lead external public relations, media relations, and crisis response efforts. The role focuses on driving a positive corporate narrative while managing diverse communications across channels.

You will partner with senior leadership and the People & Culture team to ensure consistent messaging and strong brand alignment, while sustaining a proactive communications strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; 10+ years in public relations including supervisory/marketing experience.
• Associate degree with 12+ years in public relations and supervisory/marketing experience.
• High school diploma with 14+ years in public relations and supervisory/marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external PR, media relations, issues management, and crisis response to drive positive consumer reputation.
• Develop and manage the communications budget and policies to support brand efficiency.
• Track effectiveness of communications efforts and pursue continual process improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to craft internal/external communications; formulate positions and strategies.
• Drive brand consistency across messaging, tone, assets, and storytelling.
• Assist senior leaders in preparing presentations, speeches, and corporate messages; advise on graphics and press releases.
• Partner with People & Culture to align internal/external communications and boost employee engagement.
• Deliver engaging content across channels and manage a communications calendar.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Detail orientation

Journalistic writing

Media relations

Interpersonal skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in English/PR/Journalism

Associate degree with 12+ years PR

High school diploma with 14+ years PR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consumers Energy seeks a Director of Communications in Michigan to lead external public relations, media relations, and crisis response efforts. The role focuses on driving a positive corporate narrative while managing diverse communications across channels.

You will partner with senior leadership and the People & Culture team to ensure consistent messaging and strong brand alignment, while sustaining a proactive communications strategy.