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Senior Media Relations Representative

Employer
Xcel Energy
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
77000.00 - 109666.00 USD Annual

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Industry
Energy and Utilities
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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 will participate in our new hybrid telecommuting program. This position can be based in Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO.

Position Summary

As a practitioner and Media Relations lead, position is responsible for generating rich, engaging earned media coverage of the Company in areas that will make the biggest impact with customers and stakeholders, driving business results and brand awareness. Elevate the Companys public profile through the strategic pursuit of media, thought leadership and speaking opportunities among target publications, audiences and markets.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Applying extensive media relations experience, work with key leaders and managers to recommend, plan and implement broad-based communications strategies for critical company policies, projects and programs, and key communications strategies to engage regional and national news media. Counsel and train corporate officers, key managers and spokespersons regarding news media strategies.
  • Craft company news releases and other strategic communications for external and internal audiences. Provide safety and customer services messages on an around-the-clock basis, if necessary, through the appropriate sharing of after-hours and on-call duties. Monitor and analyze news media coverage of the Company and other energy-related issues. Advise company management on suggested courses of action.
  • Provide strategic communication counsel to executives and pursue speaking engagements and PR opportunities to position leadership on the local and national stage.
  • Collaborate with other media relations representatives on corporate initiatives, projects and messaging.
  • Manage necessary administrative functions.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications.
  • Seven years of experience in media relations or public relations required.
  • Experience in utility company media relations, as a reporter or work in a newsroom is highly desirable.
  • This position can require working on-call, weekends and evenings.

Xcel Energy is committed to the safety of its employees and customers, and promotes a Safety Always culture. Because of this, we strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, vaccination is not mandatory. After being hired, you will asked to report your vaccination status and dates of vaccination. This information will be maintained confidentially and disclosed only on a need-to-know basis. If you are not fully vaccinated or choose not to disclose your vaccination status you will be required to follow any health-and-safety rules applicable to unvaccinated employees.

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.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $77,000 to $109,666 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

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