Senior Communication Consultant or Communication Consultant

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

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Results-oriented position that focuses on client relationship management and communications planning. Serves as the primary Corporate Communications representative to business unit or jurisdictional leaders. Accountable for thoroughly understanding client’s business. Develops and implements communications and public relations plans and solutions within the framework of approved strategies. Ensures client understanding and agreement with tactics, schedules and costs proposed. Is alert to events, projects and initiatives that may present an opportunity for or threat to client goals and recommends appropriate communications action.

Essential 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 are in alignment with client timelines and budgets; reports results and offers actions to improve.
• 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. Understands and sponsors the Xcel Energy brand and ensures adherence to brand standards; demonstrates behaviors based upon corporate values.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Additional requirements: Senior Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications: This role provides strategic communications support around state and local issues, working directly with community relations, key accounts, regulatory, legislative and other stakeholder-facing teams.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 per year

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/27/26

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