Job description
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
The senior communications consultant supports nuclear generation communications and provides strategic internal and external communications for the Harris Nuclear Plant. The position will develop and execute internal and external strategic communication plans for the site, which includes building and sustaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, responding to media inquiries and serving as a company spokesperson. The position develops and implements communications on complex issues and provides counsel to site senior leaders. The position will work closely with nuclear communications peers to ensure alignment and advance Duke Energy’s nuclear advocacy strategies.
Responsibilities
Strong experience with internal employee communications support and strategic planning, including writing and editing content for employee newsletters, articles, presentations, intranet, etc.- Strong experience with developing and implementing communications plans
- Strong experience in developing and conducting presentations
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills; writing samples may be requested
- Experience in providing communications counsel to site leadership team and employees
- Experience in writing and editing press releases and feature stories
- Experience in developing media messages and serving as media spokesperson
- Experience in managing internal and external issues
- Experience in crisis management and ability to participate in the emergency response organization
- Experience coordinating community relations activities/events
- Experience building and sustaining relationships with external stakeholders
- Ability to conduct nuclear station tours
- Ability to effectively interact with a variety of audiences including neighbor/customer interactions
- Ability to work and make decisions independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in a matrix organization
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or other related field- In addition to required degree, 5 plus years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
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Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately using written and verbal communications
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Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to work efficiently and effectively with clients, teammates, and management
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Experience with digital media, Web publishing, and digital communications platforms (videos, electronic signage, SharePoint, etc.)
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Experience conducting presentations to various audiences, internal and external, including challenging audiences
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Experience in crisis communications and ability to participate in crisis management response
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Highly motivated individual who can follow through and work with minimal direction or supervision
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Highly flexible and adaptable with excellent collaboration skills
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Available to work occasional evenings to support public meetings or multi-day weather events as needed
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Ability to successfully pass station security requirements for unescorted access
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Previous energy industry experience, including support for nu clear generation
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Experience in providing communications counsel and advice to executives
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Experience handling conflict and contentious issues internally and externally
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Available for rotational nuclear media duty
Working Conditions
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Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.
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Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, May 29, 2023
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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