Senior Project Outreach Lead – Utilities & Stakeholders

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Senior Project Outreach Specialist to drive public engagement for transmission projects. The role involves representing AEP and affiliates, coaching teams, and coordinating outreach across stakeholders including customers, media, and regulators.

On-site work in Tulsa with significant travel is required. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years in utilities or communications, with strong writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Travel 25-50% of the time; some overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent written and public speaking skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong business knowledge.
• Develop communication tools and strategy on linear infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate deployment of resources and foster two-way communications with stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and mentor project outreach team and vendors.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Business knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations, or related field

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Senior Project Outreach Specialist to drive public engagement for transmission projects. The role involves representing AEP and affiliates, coaching teams, and coordinating outreach across stakeholders including customers, media, and regulators.

On-site work in Tulsa with significant travel is required. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years in utilities or communications, with strong writing