Specialist, Social Media

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits on day one

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness center on-site

401(k) match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks a Media Relations Representative to lead external communications, manage spokesperson duties, and craft proactive storytelling across channels and events.

In Corporate Communications you will respond to crises, coordinate with operations and government relations, train executives, and help maintain the company’s reputation by delivering clear, accurate messages. This role requires 5–7 years of experience and a bachelor’s in Strategic Communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• 5–7 years of communications experience.
• Experience as a company/organization spokesperson and crisis communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages external communication plans, including key messages and channels.
• Acts as company spokesperson and conducts media interviews and on-camera storytelling.
• Coordinates emergency response communications and after-hours media duty rotation.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Spokesperson experience

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations or related area

Job description

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Media Relations Representative/Spokesperson (Electric)

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

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 duty. This role with have a focus on implementing best practices and protecting and enhancing the company’s reputation and image. Acts as 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Corporate Communications representative, providing strategic guidance, identifying effective tactics and evaluating results.
• Serves on the emergency response communications team. May work extensive hours at CenterPoint Energy locations during a crisis response.
• Comfortable communicating across all channels including digital and social.
• Adept at communicating complex information that is easily consumed.
• 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.

Essential Functions Continued

Develops and implements strategic communications plans to support regulatory and government affairs initiatives highlighting issues pertaining to the company’s business goals and interests.

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, social media content, digital signage, etc. Implements best practices and improves processes and deliverables proactively. Collaborates with graphic designers, marketing specialists to produce attractive and effective communication materials.

• Develops and executes a range of communications strategies and tactics in support of CenterPoint Energy’s business imperatives in Texas – both electric and gas; positions the company’s services and capabilities with key audiences and stakeholders.

Education Description

Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations or a related area of study from an accredited college or university

Experience

5 to 7 years of communications experience

Experience as a company/organization spokesperson

Experience in crisis response, including in an Incident Command System (ICS)

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: 09/16/2026
Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.