Executive Communications Strategist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a highly motivated Executive Communications Expert to lead external executive communications, primarily for the President and EVP roles. You will plan, deliver, and measure communications programs across press, social media, owned content, and public speaking to support trust-building and favorable engagement.

This role requires collaboration with Chiefs of Staff and leaders across the organization, packaging information accurately to advocate positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, advertising, marketing, public relations, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years of related experience in corporate communications, executive communications, journalism, or politics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic counsel in high-visibility, fast-moving environments.
• Ability to translate complex business, policy, and operational issues into clear, concise communications for diverse audiences.
• Storytelling ability across print, video, digital, and social platforms with appropriate audience tone.
• Experience engaging with media and preparing executives for interviews and high-stakes inquiries.
• Experience leading communications across multiple channels with aligned messaging.
• Executive presence and sound judgment in ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; valid driver's license and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic communications plan to support the President and EVP of Strategy and Growth.
• Develop messaging for external audiences.
• Create original content including briefing documents, talking points, social media content, and news releases.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media and respond to inquiries.
• Counsel PG&E business areas and leaders on addressing key issues.
• Partner with PG&E leadership to stay current on challenges and opportunities.
• Coordinate with the broader Customer & Corporate Affairs team to ensure messaging consistency.
• Collaborate with Chiefs of Staff to align internal and external messaging.
• Measure effectiveness of communications tactics.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Storytelling

Cross-channel comms

Strategic counsel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, advertising, marketing, public relations, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a highly motivated Executive Communications Expert to lead external executive communications, primarily for the President and EVP roles. You will plan, deliver, and measure communications programs across press, social media, owned content, and public speaking to support trust-building and favorable engagement.

This role requires collaboration with Chiefs of Staff and leaders across the organization, packaging information accurately to advocate positions