Senior Client Communications Strategist

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Senior Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications to serve as the primary corporate communications liaison to business units and leaders. You will develop and implement strategic plans, coordinate writers and vendors, and ensure alignment with approved strategies, schedules and budgets.

Required: bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations; seven years in communications with at least five in client service; demonstrated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations.
• Seven years experience in communications, preferably in a corporate or agency setting, with at least five years experience as an account executive or in a direct client service role.
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing communications plans.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and work on multiple projects.
• Solid copywriting expertise.
• Senior Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications: role provides strategic communications support around state and local issues, working with community relations, key accounts, regulatory, legislative and other stakeholder-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary client liaison; proactively seeks and mines opportunities that align with client’s goals; represents Corporate Communications within client’s organization.
• Develops plans based upon client goals and communications strategies; ensures schedules and costs align with client timelines and budgets; reports results and actions.
• Coordinates implementation of communications tactics, including leading teams of writers, designers, vendors and others involved in project work for client.
• Serves as a communications and information resource to colleagues and clients; ensures adherence to Xcel Energy brand standards.

Skills

Client liaison

Communications planning

Copywriting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Senior Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications to serve as the primary corporate communications liaison to business units and leaders. You will develop and implement strategic plans, coordinate writers and vendors, and ensure alignment with approved strategies, schedules and budgets.

Required: bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations; seven years in communications with at least five in client service; demonstrated