Senior Nuclear Communications Strategist

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Principal Communications Manager to provide strategic internal and external communications counsel for regional nuclear leadership. You will guide stakeholder engagement, craft messaging for leaders, and oversee integrated project communications across sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications for speaking engagements, supporting regulatory and crisis communications, and aligning site communications with corporate priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• In lieu of degree, 14 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications counsel to regional nuclear leaders, including the state senior vice president and site vice presidents at each nuclear plant in the assigned region, building and sustaining positive relationships through regular interactions.
• Work with leaders to develop internal site and regional communications opportunities to implement nuclear fleet strategy and annual priorities, prioritizing face-to-face communications.
• Position senior leaders to represent the company and engage effectively with employees and external stakeholders. Manage logistics, messaging and collateral for speaking engagements.
• Proactively consult with leaders on emergent internal and external issues, providing counsel and feedback.
• Provide communications support to all nuclear sites in the assigned region to maintain industry and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the single point of contact for significant operational issues affecting assigned nuclear sites and coordinate alignment with internal teams.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive counsel

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Speechwriting

Relationship management

Public relations leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related

High School Diploma/GED with 14+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office & SharePoint

Job description

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Principal Communications Manager to provide strategic internal and external communications counsel for regional nuclear leadership. You will guide stakeholder engagement, craft messaging for leaders, and oversee integrated project communications across sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications for speaking engagements, supporting regulatory and crisis communications, and aligning site communications with corporate priorities.