Corporate Communications Manager #6491

Exciting new opportunity on our Communications Team focusing on internal and external communications.

Corporate Communications Manager

Portland

Regular, Full-TimeRequisition # 6491

 

NW Natural offers a Corporate Communications Manager opportunity to interested applicants.  The following is a summary of the position specifics along with the overarching job description.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

 

Purpose of Position:  Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications, this position will serve as the company’s lead spokesperson and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company’s media relations and internal communications efforts.

 

 

Position Essential Functions:

· Work directly with senior executives to develop responses to media inquiries and strategies for proactively communicating the company's messages externally.

· Help ensure that fair, balanced and accurate information about NW Natural is reported by the news media.

· Develop and oversee implementation of company’s internal communications plan, including various written publications, the Intranet site and special events.

· Participate in proactive and reactive corporate crisis management efforts.  Manage the company’s Crisis Communication plan and play a key role in ensuring its effective execution if needed.

· Stay current with industry trends and regulatory developments to ensure external environmental factors are considered in all communications recommendations and decisions

· Manage staff of three to create a variety of internal and external materials, including employee publications, press releases, public relations events, backgrounders, presentations, talking points, etc.

· Manages communications and research consultants on a variety of projects as needed.

· Manages departmental budget and project budgets as necessary.

 

 

 

Position Qualifications (In addition to required job description elements provided below):

· 7 to 10 years of experience, with media relations and professional writing experience.

· Experience in a professional/corporate communications environment.

· A demonstrated ability to manage crisis communications.

· Previous experience with managing staff and budgets required.

· Experience working closely with finance and/or investor relations teams in developing financial and investor-focused communications, including earnings releases and annual reports to stockholders a plus.

· Knowledge of local media strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of utility industry preferred, but not required.

· Project management experience with demonstrated success preferred.

· Requires strong proofreading skills and keen attention to detail.

· Pager duty required (2 work weeks a month, and one weekend a month minimum.)

· Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field required, Masters degree is a plus .

 

 

 

Please note: If you are selected for further consideration you will be required to provide samples of your professional writing.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 



 

Job Title:  Manager

Job Code: 530243

 

General Purpose
Manages a single geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives.  Assists in developing and implementing policy recommendations.  Develops or assists in developing and implementing policy recommendations.  Implements and supports Company strategic plans, programs and policies.  Manages resources, people and/or budget.  Typically reports to General Manager, Director or Officer (on exception to Manager).
 
Competencies

· Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program or process.

· Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions, and to mobilize resources to produce desired business results.

· Communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees, use oral and written communication to communicate objectives and action plans.

· Knowledge of the Company's strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as Company policies, procedures, and practices and federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

 

Decision Making/Impact

· Provides alternatives and recommendations to management on action plans for achieving objectives.

· Recommends and implements action plans for achieving objectives.

 

Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or combination of experience and education contributing to the development of proven ability to manage a significant entity.
 
Special Requirements
May require advanced degree or travel.

Levels
No levels apply to this role.
 
Discipline:

Communications

Activities related to the planning, strategy development, and preparation of materials and disseminating of information on the Company to external and internal individuals or groups to promote a positive Company image.

 

Salary Range:  $5,678 - $8,234 – monthly salary range (Grade 21)

Application Process:  Send complete application with resume and cover letter to Human Resources – Req. #6491

Deadline: September 26, 2008