Specialist, Internal Communications

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits on day one

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness center

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Corporate Communications Specialist to manage internal and external plans, protect and enhance the company’s reputation, and coordinate messaging across stakeholders.

The role demands strategic guidance to leadership, multi-channel execution, media interaction, and leadership of communications initiatives that support business goals. The candidate will have senior-level communications experience and strong writing and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of communications as a company/organization spokesperson
• Integrated, multi-channel communications experience
• Experience leading initiatives with significant business impact
• Experience as project lead or task force member on high-impact projects
• Experience producing news releases, statements, talking points, speeches
• Experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment
• Proven success developing and executing strategic communications plans
• Experience leading enterprise-wide or large-scale change communications
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Communications efforts for the region and provide strategic guidance
• Counsel leadership on strategic direction to achieve business objectives
• Develop and implement internal and external communication plans with analytics
• Create communications strategies supporting business imperatives and regulatory goals
• Act as spokesperson and handle media interviews and after-hours duty
• Coordinate media training for executives and staff addressing external audiences
• Produce a wide range of materials (news releases, fact sheets, articles, speeches)
• Contribute to emergency response communications and crisis operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to protect and enhance the company’s reputation

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communication

Internal communications

Public speaking

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field

Job description

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Texas, Houston

Aug 27, 2026

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 is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Collaborates within the Corporate Communications department and with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance CenterPoint Energy's reputation, brand and community and environmental stewardship. The lead corporate communication specialist will be responsible for the development, management and execution of internal and external communication plans for CenterPoint Energy's footprint. This role with have a focus on implementing best practices, protecting and enhancing the company's favorable reputation and image.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the lead Corporate Communications representative for the region, providing strategic guidance, identifying effective tactics and evaluating results.
• Provides proactive counsel on strategic direction to corporate leadership, business leaders, colleagues and other stakeholders, with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Develops and implements strategic internal and external communication plans. Includes developing key messages, strategies, timing and specific channels, and incorporating analytics and measurement for results.
• Develops and executes a range of communications strategies and tactics in support of CenterPoint Energy's business imperatives; positions the company's services and capabilities with key audiences and stakeholders.
• Develops and implements strategic communications plans to support regulatory and government affairs initiatives highlighting issues pertaining to the company's business goals and interests.
• Acts as company spokesperson for a region, conducting interviews with media and engaging the public at business meetings and events. Serves as after-hours media duty representative.
• Coordinates media and public speaking training programs for selected CenterPoint Energy executives, selected managers and staff who may be involved in addressing external audiences, including the news media, key opinion and thought groups and other external stakeholders.
• Develops and manages the production of a wide variety of communication materials, including news releases, fact sheets, articles, presentations, speeches, videos, emails, intranet articles, brochures, posters, digital signage, etc.
• Serves on the emergency response communications team including working in Incident Command System. May work extensive hours at CenterPoint Energy locations during a crisis response.

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of communications as a company/organization spokesperson
• Integrated, multi-channel communications experience
• Experience leading initiatives to solve significant problems/issues including interpreting complex information and developing recommendations for management consideration
• Experience serving as a project lead or task force member on projects and/or issues having significant impact on the business
• Experience producing communication materials (e.g. news releases, statements, key messages, talking points, speeches, etc.)
• Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications plans.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide or large-scale change communication initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/26/2026
Posting End Date: 09/11/2026

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