Media Comms Rep

About the role

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

The Gas Operations Communications Specialist will be a key member of the Communications, Community Relations and Marketing team and requires a self-starting individual to lead cross-functional internal collaboration to maintain and enhance CenterPoint’s reputation and proactively tell the company’s positive impact on growth and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Corporate Communications representative, providing strategic guidance, identifying effective tactics and evaluating results.
• Serves on the emergency response communications team on a rotational basis and occasionally after-hours and weekends.
• Develops and manages the production of a wide variety of communication materials, including web copy, news releases, fact sheets, articles, presentations, speeches, videos, emails, intranet articles, brochures, posters, digital signage, etc.
• Develop and coordinate deployment of gas pipeline construction project communications, including web-based publishing and other electronic communications, i.e. email, text-to-subscribe applications.
• Develops and implements strategic internal and external communication plans.
• Works closely with Gas Capital Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Local Government Relations and Customer Service teams, route and handle complex customer concerns, in a timely and thorough manner.
• Initiates and maintains strong working relationships with Operations leadership, work sponsored project managers (PMs), community relations, and other departments at CenterPoint.
• Implements best practices and improves processes and deliverables proactively.
• Assists the web content team with the planning, implementation and maintenance web content.
• Collaborates with graphic designers, marketing specialists and social media team to produce attractive and effective communication materials.
• Serves as regional support for company social media accounts.
• Schedule, coordinate and attend public open houses, community meetings and staff informational booths when needed in support of construction activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field is required.
• A minimum 5 years of communication experience.
• Can become or preferably is familiar with natural gas industry terminology.
• Expertise in executing communication strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Gas Capital Delivery, Engineering, Operations and Marketing Communication partners throughout the organization.
• Experience in partnering with key stakeholders to prioritize and deliver on multiple or complex projects; with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to interact with diverse groups, develop robust networks, and build credibility within the organization to drive projects forward.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to convey complex information effectively.
• Familiarity with web content management systems or a similar database content system.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution