Communications Manager - Washington, DC

Job Description
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Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we’re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies - ACE, BGE, ComEd, DPL, PECO, and Pepco. We are committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive with purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact and support to thrive.

Primary Purpose
The communications manager will be responsible for developing and executing external communications plans, deploying advanced media relations skills to promote company priorities, writing and coordinating content and materials, and serving as a company spokesperson. The position will oversee media relations, integration of social media strategy, public speaking/events for executives, and lead priority campaigns, crisis communications, and financial communications. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence at least three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and is open to offices within IL, PA, MD or Washington DC.

Primary Duties

Provide strategic counsel and input in developing external communications plans for company priorities, executing advanced media relations skills, and serving as a company spokesperson - 60%

Act as the communications liaison for key company leaders and collaborate with communications counterparts at Exelon’s utilities and priority projects - 25%

Develop accurate, compelling, and editorially proficient written communications, including messaging, talking points, holding statements, scripts, social media content and other materials - 15%

Manage vendor and agency relationships - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, or related field

7-10 years of relevant experience; 4-7 years in internal communications and publications

Proven, excellent communications skills - both written and interpersonal

Demonstrated strategic thinking and project management skills

In lieu of a degree, 9-12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Energy business/industry knowledge

Benefits

Annual salary: $104,000 - $143,000 per year (based on skills, qualifications, experience)

Annual bonus: 20% for eligible positions

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off options: vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, bonding/primary caregiver leave, parental leave

Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

Wellbeing programs: tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus program

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