Head of Corporate Communications & Strategy

Exelon Corporation; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Exelon Corporation is seeking a senior communications executive in Baltimore to advise senior leaders on external and employee communications strategies and to oversee development and coordination of programs to support the marketing and communications vision and to enhance the company’s reputation.

The role builds relationships with internal stakeholders and external groups, and serves as the primary media spokesperson with the communications team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, dynamic and technical organization
• 5 years in a leadership role
• An intuitive and highly strategic thinker; exceptional experience leading a team; can engender support and trust from a team and lead through influence
• Project management expert, ability to meet deadlines, establish clear priorities quickly and bring projects to completion on time and within budget
• A proven track record of working effectively under pressure and handling a heavy workload
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to various stakeholders
• Strong intellectual capacity; a quick learner
• Known ability to influence public opinion through leadership, credibility and clear message delivery
• A highly strategic thinker who is self confident and appropriately aggressive, characterized by such traits as straightforwardness, flexibility, a sense of urgency and at home in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Individual must possess exceptional communications and interpersonal skills
• In lieu of degree, 15-20 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Lead external and employee communications strategy and coordination
• Oversee development and management of external and employee communications programs
• Coach and provide feedback for employees assigned to communications teams
• Direct staff of five, including hiring, talent development and performance management
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and external organizations and serve as primary spokesperson to the news media

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Crisis communications

Influence

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

MBA

Job description

Exelon Corporation is seeking a senior communications executive in Baltimore to advise senior leaders on external and employee communications strategies and to oversee development and coordination of programs to support the marketing and communications vision and to enhance the company’s reputation.

The role builds relationships with internal stakeholders and external groups, and serves as the primary media spokesperson with the communications team.