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Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Communications Specialist is responsible for planning and executing external communications events and projects for ComEd, reporting to the Manager of Executive Events and Visibility. This person serves as a point of contact, ensuring full integration with corporate and business unit/operating company communications organizations and an effective working relationship with local press and local community partners.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure effective communication of corporate goals and initiatives to employees. (10%)
Support and participate in communications programs and initiatives. (20%)
Produce accurate, compelling, and editorially proficient written communications. (15%)
Oversee a variety of communication tasks to support leadership, including talking points, short presentations, and online messages. (5%)
Develop strong working relationship with local press. (15%)
Assist in resource-sharing duties with other Communications departments. (10%)
Work with manager to ensure effectiveness of community relations activities and relationships with external constituencies, including the media, civic and public interest groups. (25%)
Job Scope JOB SCOPE Position reports directly to the Manager, Communications.
Position activities are focused on external communications and strategic media events taking place across the region, with events developed both by the business as well as various external stakeholder organizations.
Involves proactive communication planning, with oversight from Manager, and plan execution, project leadership and a high level of coordination with executive leadership in the company and with various internal departments.
Requires significant outreach to local press and developing strong community relationships.
Requires ability to travel to manage events, providing logistical support and transporting event materials/signage, such as step-and-repeat, etc. as needed.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 4-year relevant degree and a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in internal or external communications
Proven communications skills - both written and interpersonal;
Excellent writing skills and self motivation
In lieu of degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Energy business/industry knowledge.
Understanding of press dynamics and organizational communications Willingness to learn and undertake new projects.
Spanish fluency a plus
Benefits Benefits Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $60,000.00/Yr. – $82,500.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents. Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at DandI@exeloncorp.com.
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Support and participate in communications programs and initiatives. (20%)
Produce accurate, compelling, and editorially proficient written communications. (15%)
Oversee a variety of communication tasks to support leadership, including talking points, short presentations, and online messages. (5%)
Develop strong working relationship with local press. (15%)
Assist in resource-sharing duties with other Communications departments. (10%)
Work with manager to ensure effectiveness of community relations activities and relationships with external constituencies, including the media, civic and public interest groups. (25%)
Job Scope JOB SCOPE Position reports directly to the Manager, Communications.
Position activities are focused on external communications and strategic media events taking place across the region, with events developed both by the business as well as various external stakeholder organizations.
Involves proactive communication planning, with oversight from Manager, and plan execution, project leadership and a high level of coordination with executive leadership in the company and with various internal departments.
Requires significant outreach to local press and developing strong community relationships.
Requires ability to travel to manage events, providing logistical support and transporting event materials/signage, such as step-and-repeat, etc. as needed.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 4-year relevant degree and a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in internal or external communications
Proven communications skills - both written and interpersonal;
Excellent writing skills and self motivation
In lieu of degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Energy business/industry knowledge.
Understanding of press dynamics and organizational communications Willingness to learn and undertake new projects.
Spanish fluency a plus
Benefits Benefits Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $60,000.00/Yr. – $82,500.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents. Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at DandI@exeloncorp.com.
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