Communications Consultant / Senior Communications Consultant -

Communications Consultant / Senior Communications Consultant - Jurisdictional Communications Job

Location(s): MN - Minneapolis; CO - Denver

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

**This position is to be based out of our offices in Minneapolis, MN**

Summary

Position is accountable for excellent communications project management, writing and client service. Contributes to corporate goals and targets through implementation of communications plans for internal and external audiences. Coordinates work with other Communications staff to ensure alignment with overall strategy for the company and/or business units, jurisdictions and issues.

This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Communications Consultant or Senior Communications Consultant level. The successful candidate will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, researches, writes, edits and coordinates development of internal and external communications strategies and tactics that amplify corporate priorities. Includes development of messaging, web content, print collateral, presentations and other communications deliverables.
• Coordinates work and schedules with business partners, ensuring final products meet client needs. Documents and improves processes to produce quality, on-time results within budget.
• Serves on various cross-functional teams to provide communications perspectives and helps develop and implement plans and tactics to achieve team's mission. Provides communications counsel to clients.
• Understands and supports Xcel Energy's brand; understands and demonstrates behaviors in accordance with the corporate values.
• May require afterhours and/or weekend support of crisis communications needs, including participation in the on-call rotation.

Communications Consultant Minimum Requirements:

• Five to seven years experience in positions that require significant, direct interaction with clients, designers and production vendors.
• Work in an agency or corporate setting preferred. Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, quickly and accurately, incorporating key messages and calls to action and using appropriate language and tone for the target audience.
• Able to progress on a variety of projects during the course of the workday and accustomed to working at a fast pace.
• Degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related discipline.
• Experience in the utility industry preferred.

Senior Communications Consultant Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or Marketing
• 10 years experience in communications with 5 years experience as an account executive or in a direct client service role
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing communications plans
• Ability to prioritize, manage and work on multiple projects
• Solid copywriting expertise
• Experience and demonstrated record of success in strategic communications, including integrated communications campaigns for internal and external audiences

Additional Requirements:

• Consultant in Jurisdictional Communications: experience with rates and regulatory issues, state and local government affairs, public involvement, employee grassroots and political action activities and economic development.

During COVID-19 Pandemic this position may require the ability to temporarily work remote within the company service territory until company protocol dictates return to the office criteria has been met. Telecommuting Policy: A plan has been created to officially rollout a hybrid work-from-home option that will take effect when it is safe to move forward to return to the workplace. This position will participate in this new policy.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, Xcel Energy requires all persons be fully vaccinated or receive a formal medical or religious accommodation prior to their start date, unless prohibited by state or local law.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Posting Notes: MN - Minneapolis || MN - Minneapolis; CO - Denver || United States (US) || Strategy Plng and Ext Affairs || 71225:Strategic Communications Corp || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $66,000 to $94,000 per year

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Requisition Number: 38671

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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