Strategic Communications Lead - Flexible Work

Nashville Public Radio; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability benefits

Life insurance

Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

Robust Wellness Program

New Flexible Work Program

Tuition Reimbursement

So much more!

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative seeks a strategic communications professional to support large transmission projects and external priorities. You will develop messaging, create content, and coordinate stakeholder engagement with leadership review and approval.

Responsibilities include crafting communications plans, liaising with business units, leading outreach events, and guiding media inquiries within approved messaging and escalation protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications or related field with minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications, external affairs, community engagement and/or government relations.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the utility industry.
• Utility major project communications management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and execution of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plans for large transmission projects and external priorities.
• Creates and prepares written, visual and digital content for leadership review and external channels.
• Serves as communications liaison for assigned business units and cross-functional initiatives.
• Plans and supports community outreach, public engagement, education, and public events.
• Drafts project messaging and responds to media inquiries within approved guidelines.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications or related field

Job description

Dairyland Power Cooperative seeks a strategic communications professional to support large transmission projects and external priorities. You will develop messaging, create content, and coordinate stakeholder engagement with leadership review and approval.

Responsibilities include crafting communications plans, liaising with business units, leading outreach events, and guiding media inquiries within approved messaging and escalation protocols.