Senior Corporate Media Specialist

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate Media Specialist to enhance its reputation and tell its positive story. This dynamic role involves collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to develop and execute external communication strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communications, including crisis management and media engagement. Join a forward-thinking team that values inclusivity and offers professional growth opportunities while making a positive impact in the community. This is a chance to shape the narrative of a vital utility and contribute to its mission of delivering essential services.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training and benefits from day one

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Discounts at fitness clubs

On-site wellness center

Professional growth programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of communications experience, including crisis response and spokesperson duties.
• Experience in integrated multi-channel communications and translating technical info for lay audiences.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a company spokesperson and engages the public at events.
• Develops and implements strategic communication plans and materials.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Public Relations

Crisis Response

Digital Communication

Media Engagement

Project Management

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Digital Signage Tools

Presentation Software

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that reflects the available workforce in the communities we serve.

We are seeking to fill two (2) openings for Senior Corporate Media Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Media Specialist is an integral part of the CenterPoint Energy Corporate Communications team and collaborates with operations, customer, government relations, regulatory departments, and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance CenterPoint’s reputation and proactively tell the company’s positive story. The senior corporate media specialist will be responsible for the development, management, and execution of external communication plans, spokesperson duties, and on-camera proactive storytelling across channels and emergency response duties. This role will focus on implementing best practices and protecting and enhancing the company’s reputation and image.

Essential Functions

• Acts as a company spokesperson, conducting interviews with media and engaging the public at business meetings and events. Serves on an after-hours media duty rotation, including occasional weekends.
• Provides strategic guidance, identifies effective tactics, and evaluates results as a Corporate Communications representative.
• Participates in emergency response communications team activities and may work extensive hours during a crisis.
• Communicates effectively across all channels, including digital and social media.
• Communicates complex information in an easily understandable manner.
• Provides proactive counsel on strategic direction to corporate leadership, business leaders, colleagues, and stakeholders, focusing on achieving business objectives.
• Develops and implements strategic internal and external communication plans, including key messages, strategies, timing, channels, and analytics.
• Supports CenterPoint Energy’s business imperatives in Texas through various communication strategies and tactics.
• Coordinates media and public speaking training for executives and staff involved in external communications.
• Develops and manages production of communication materials such as news releases, fact sheets, articles, presentations, speeches, videos, emails, intranet articles, brochures, posters, and digital signage.
• Implements best practices and proactively improves processes and deliverables.
• Collaborates with graphic designers, marketing specialists, and social media teams to produce effective communication materials.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Minimum 5 to 7 years of communications experience, including experience as a company/organization spokesperson, crisis response (including Incident Command System), producing communication materials, and working with senior leaders. Experience in integrated multi-channel communications, translating technical info for lay audiences, and leveraging digital and traditional channels is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish (preferred but not required).
• Media/journalism reporting experience.
• Experience in the energy sector or utility industry.
• Experience within a matrix organization.
• Broad experience in both corporate and agency communications.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible, with excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong project and time management skills.

Additional Information

Being part of the CenterPoint Energy team offers more than a career; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will help enable everyday life and pursue possibilities for our customers and communities. Our services are vital to making the world work, and your energy will help create a better tomorrow.

• Competitive pay
• Paid training and benefits from day one
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match and contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 05/08/2025
Posting End Date: 05/15/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by applicable regulations on equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, prohibiting discrimination based on protected statuses and requiring employment practices to be inclusive and equitable.