Sr Communications Specialist (Salt Lake

PacifiCorp; Utah; On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Mass transit pass

Paid PTO

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Sr Communications Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT or Casper, WY. This role focuses on external communications, media relations, and strategic messaging to support the company’s objectives and reputation.

You will interact with media, provide counsel to business units, and lead crisis communications initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field and at least seven years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years in external communications, media, or public relations.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear language.
• Ability to develop and implement corporate communications plans addressing key issues.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence actions across organizational levels.
• Experience managing media deadlines and information needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic external communications that are highly sensitive, complex, and political.
• Interact with media, offer interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the company.
• Influence programs to protect and enhance business objectives and reputation.
• Create and implement communication plans and messaging for various channels.
• Provide external communications counsel to business units.
• Manage communications for activities within service areas affecting reputation.
• Develop crisis and emergency response activities.
• Mentor and coach employees and review effectiveness of communications.

Skills

External communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic messaging

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Job description

**Sr Communications Specialist (Salt Lake City,UT or Casper,WY)**

• location:** SALT LAKE CITY,UT,US,84116 | CASPER,WY,US,82609
• Company:** PacifiCorp

**POWER YOUR GREATNESS** PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence,environmental sustainability and diversity,equity and inclusion.

*General Purpose* Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses,develops alternatives,presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions. Researches,analyzes,develops and implements new strategies,programs,and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.

*Responsibilities*

• Develop and implement strategic external communications that are highly sensitive,complex,and political in nature.
• Interact with media,offer interviews,and act as a spokesperson for the Company.
• Influence programs to address ongoing issues as well as initiatives that focus on protecting and enhancing the business objectives and reputation of the company.
• Promote a general environment of understanding in support of the company s overall strategy,policies and priorities.
• Provide external communications counsel and support to business units within the company.
• Manage the communications aspects of activities within service area that could impact the company s reputation.
• Create and implement communication plans

,strategic messaging,news releases,speeches,presentations and other communications materials.

• Serve as a key contact for media on often volatile and sensitive topics.
• Focus on media relations that are prioritized,focused,proactive,integrated and consistent.
• Develop and support strategic opportunities to influence key external stakeholder groups and enhance their understanding and support of the company.
• Develop and implement various crisis and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with other members of team in an environment of shared information and ongoing efforts to cross-train and develop bench strength on complex issues company faces.
• Review and evaluate effectiveness of communications efforts and incorporate findings to improve subsequent activities.
• Select,mentor,and coach employees.

**Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Communications,Journalism or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years experience in external communications,media,or public relations roles.
• Proven experience translating complex issues into understandable language.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive corporate communications plans and programs to address key issues and opportunities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust,maintain confidence,and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Ability to operate in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to judge priorities for the best interests of the comp

any while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Experience working with the deadlines and information needs of media,including trades,newspapers and broadcast reporters.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather,analyze,and summarize data.
• Knowledge of research,analysis,and consulting techniques,Company policies,procedures,practices,and applicable federal,state,and local governmental laws and regulations.

**Preferences

• Advanced Degree

**Benefits

At Pac fiCorp,we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn t just about your physical health your mental,financial,and social wellbeing also play an important role. That s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include Medical,dental,and vision insurance

401k with match fixed contributions,including a Roth and saving option. For union employees,matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion,PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition,PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.

Life insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits,including Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)

Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For More Information,please Visit ## Additional Information

Req Id: 114832

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: Salt Lake City,UT or Casper,WY

Department: Rocky Mountain Power

Schedule: FT

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $102,000 – $140,250

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color,religion or religious creed,age,national origin,ancestry,citizenship status (except as required by law),gender (including gender identity and expression),sex (including pregnancy),sexual orientation,genetic information,physical or mental disability,medical condition,veteran or military status,familial or parental status,marital status or any other category protected by applicable local,state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law,all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states,including Oregon,a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered

by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

• Nearest Major Market:** Salt Lake City

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