Senior Project Outreach Strategist - Public Affairs

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Project Outreach Specialist Senior SG7 to lead field outreach for transmission projects and engage landowners, officials, and communities.

You will surface issues, guide outreach strategies, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure timely project siting and communications. A bachelor's degree plus four years in related fields are expected, with 25–50% travel and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Four years' experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% and ability to work in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with landowners to gather routing information and resolve issues.
• Represents AEP Transmission to external affairs teams and educates public stakeholders.
• Determines and guides outreach strategies; directs outside consultants as needed.
• Provides field support to ensure projects are executed on time.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Project Outreach Specialist Senior SG7 to lead field outreach for transmission projects and engage landowners, officials, and communities.

You will surface issues, guide outreach strategies, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure timely project siting and communications. A bachelor's degree plus four years in related fields are expected, with 25–50% travel and on-site work.