Senior Corporate Communications Lead - Client Strategy

Xcel Energy Inc; 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

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications to lead client relationships and craft integrated communications plans. You will guide budgets, schedules, and tactics while aligning with approved strategies and corporate values.

In this role you will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to brand standards, and translate client goals into measurable communications actions across state and local issues.

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.
• Proven success in creating and implementing communications plans.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and work on multiple projects.
• Solid copywriting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client liaison; proactively seek opportunities aligned with client goals.
• Develop plans based on client goals and strategies; manage timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate implementation of communications tactics; lead teams of writers and designers.
• Represent Corporate Communications; ensure brand adherence and sponsor company values.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communications planning

Copywriting

Project management

Brand adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications to lead client relationships and craft integrated communications plans. You will guide budgets, schedules, and tactics while aligning with approved strategies and corporate values.

In this role you will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to brand standards, and translate client goals into measurable communications actions across state and local issues.