Portland General Electric
6465 - Principal Communications Consultant
Portland General Electric, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.Job Function SummaryCorporate Communications - Strategic Project Communications
Plans, prepares and relays information about infrastructure projects for employees, stakeholders, communities and the media.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Planning:
Proactively anticipates needs and develops, presents and implements new communication strategies and project plans. Proactively adapts plans to meet evolving business or project needs. Works collaboratively with multiple groups within PGE to ensure alignment to corporate strategy.Content:
Proactively anticipates needs and designs content. May manage one or more projects from start through finish. Writes or edits content, develops format, reviews layout, secures needed reviews and publishes materials. Coordinates distribution of communication materials. Typically works with a wide variety of subject matter experts, senior managers and executives and, in some cases, Chief Executive Officer.Media Relations:
May serve as primary media contact and manage media relations and key events, including messages, talking points and presentations. May represent PGE at community events or meetings. Determines appropriate response to questions or comments from the public.Consultation:
Serves as a companywide communications expert to internal partners. Analyzes and proactively anticipates partner needs and guides partners on communication strategy and implementation. May advise executives on communications.Vendor Management:
Will engage directly with vendors to create web content and collateral. May select and engage vendors as needed for project-related support. Establishes quality metrics. Monitors work product quality of freelancers, agencies and other outside resources. Ensures alignment to overall brand concept.Other Duties:
Designs, monitors and tracks success metrics. May assign and direct work and share expertise with other team members.Education/Experience/CertificationsEducation:
Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, writing or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience:
Typically six or more years of experience in corporate or infrastructure communications or equivalent.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Functional Competencies:Advanced knowledge of principles and practices in communication, public relations, marketing and branding.Expert skills in managing competing priorities.Expert knowledge of grammar, spelling and style.Advanced knowledge of social media platforms.Advanced skills in strategy setting.Intermediate skills in computer systems used in department.Advanced skills in influence without authority.General Competencies:Advanced skills in analytical thinking.Advanced business acumen.Expert skills in written/oral communication.Advanced skills in change leadership.Advanced skills in project management.Advanced skills in creativity and innovation.Advanced skills in decision making.Advanced skills in diplomacy.Advanced skills in organization and prioritization.Physical and Cognitive DemandsCognitive Level:
Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).Cognitive:
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks. Ability to follow accuracy standards. Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks. Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress. Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change. Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback. Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement. Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks. Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization. Demonstrates sound memory. Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.Schedule/AttendanceAbility to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule. Ability to work long hours. Ability to work a variable schedule. Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather. Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.Physical CapabilitiesDriving/travel/commute:
Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less).
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift).
EnvironmentOffice.
Compensation Range:$104,325.00 - $173,875.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting
talentacquisition@pgn.com
or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
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Plans, prepares and relays information about infrastructure projects for employees, stakeholders, communities and the media.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Planning:
Proactively anticipates needs and develops, presents and implements new communication strategies and project plans. Proactively adapts plans to meet evolving business or project needs. Works collaboratively with multiple groups within PGE to ensure alignment to corporate strategy.Content:
Proactively anticipates needs and designs content. May manage one or more projects from start through finish. Writes or edits content, develops format, reviews layout, secures needed reviews and publishes materials. Coordinates distribution of communication materials. Typically works with a wide variety of subject matter experts, senior managers and executives and, in some cases, Chief Executive Officer.Media Relations:
May serve as primary media contact and manage media relations and key events, including messages, talking points and presentations. May represent PGE at community events or meetings. Determines appropriate response to questions or comments from the public.Consultation:
Serves as a companywide communications expert to internal partners. Analyzes and proactively anticipates partner needs and guides partners on communication strategy and implementation. May advise executives on communications.Vendor Management:
Will engage directly with vendors to create web content and collateral. May select and engage vendors as needed for project-related support. Establishes quality metrics. Monitors work product quality of freelancers, agencies and other outside resources. Ensures alignment to overall brand concept.Other Duties:
Designs, monitors and tracks success metrics. May assign and direct work and share expertise with other team members.Education/Experience/CertificationsEducation:
Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, writing or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience:
Typically six or more years of experience in corporate or infrastructure communications or equivalent.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Functional Competencies:Advanced knowledge of principles and practices in communication, public relations, marketing and branding.Expert skills in managing competing priorities.Expert knowledge of grammar, spelling and style.Advanced knowledge of social media platforms.Advanced skills in strategy setting.Intermediate skills in computer systems used in department.Advanced skills in influence without authority.General Competencies:Advanced skills in analytical thinking.Advanced business acumen.Expert skills in written/oral communication.Advanced skills in change leadership.Advanced skills in project management.Advanced skills in creativity and innovation.Advanced skills in decision making.Advanced skills in diplomacy.Advanced skills in organization and prioritization.Physical and Cognitive DemandsCognitive Level:
Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).Cognitive:
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks. Ability to follow accuracy standards. Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks. Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress. Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change. Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback. Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement. Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks. Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization. Demonstrates sound memory. Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.Schedule/AttendanceAbility to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule. Ability to work long hours. Ability to work a variable schedule. Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather. Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.Physical CapabilitiesDriving/travel/commute:
Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less).
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift).
EnvironmentOffice.
Compensation Range:$104,325.00 - $173,875.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting
talentacquisition@pgn.com
or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
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