Strategic Corporate Communications Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits eligibility starts day one

Transit subsidies

Flexible work schedule

On-site wellness center at HQ

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match up to 6% and 3%

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into clear, impactful communications. You will partner with HR, Operations, Corporate Affairs and other functions to lead complex projects and protect the company’s reputation.

The role emphasizes executive messaging, change communications, and enterprise-wide programs, with high autonomy and influence and no direct supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into clear executive communications.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a corporate environment.
• Proven success delivering strategic communications plans at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives on communications strategies.
• Counsel on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
• Develop executive materials: speeches, talking points, presentations, and messages.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across channels and audiences.
• Translate complex topics into clear narratives and coach leaders.
• Design strategies for enterprise transformations and key initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Change Management and business leaders on adoption.
• Create stakeholder engagement plans for large-scale projects.
• Oversee communication plans across channels: intranet, newsletters, video, forums.
• Align content with corporate brand and messaging standards.
• Partner with corporate functions to coordinate enterprise messaging.
• Support crisis communication planning and enterprise response efforts.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic communications

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Job description

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into clear, impactful communications. You will partner with HR, Operations, Corporate Affairs and other functions to lead complex projects and protect the company’s reputation.

The role emphasizes executive messaging, change communications, and enterprise-wide programs, with high autonomy and influence and no direct supervisory responsibility.