Sr Communications Rep

Summary

Under limited supervision, participates in the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies for PNM Resources and its subsidiaries. Promotes creative, highly organized, and proactive internal and external communications strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and executes communications strategies to convey PNM Resources and subsidiaries visions, objectives, and strategies while working with the communications team
• Ledds and supports continuous improvement of communications processes and their effectiveness
• Delivers addressed company issues to employees, clarifies strategic issues, and explains these issues to external audiences, including media
• Researches, writes, and edits articles, speeches, news releases, and other communication documents for presentation to key internal and external stakeholders
• Develops content to support communications efforts in collaboration with web site manager; may also manage video and web cast projects
• Creates communications plans and materials and participates in the execution of various communications projects
• Continually identifies, strengthens, and expands collaborative relations with critical stakeholders
• Develops strategies to enhance external recognition for positive corporate initiatives
• Identifies potential company issues, and develops and implements proactive communication strategies
• Develops and delivers issues, management recommendations, strategies, and plans with interdisciplinary teams
• Provides communications consultancy to support functions and business units
• Identifies new practice vehicles to help drive culture change and engages with company leadership and workforce

Competencies

• Action-oriented, detail-oriented, goal-oriented, and budget-oriented
• Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate leadership ability
• Ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision
• Ability to communicate using a wide range of media through an innovative mix of traditional and nontraditional communications
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated team player

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field with five to six years of experience in financial, corporate, or business communications and media relations, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
• Experience in project management and video production is preferred.

Communication Skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company information and general business periodicals
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original and innovative techniques
• Ability to write complex correspondence
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Computer Skills

• Advanced knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, web-publishing, and communication-oriented software

Analysis And Problem-solving

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to assess public and internal feedback and requests to develop strategies that align with company mission, objectives and goals
• Ability to analyze effectiveness of existing internal communication strategies, plans and materials
• Ability to anticipate and resolve issues

Decision Making

• Determines content for various internal and external communication materials and deliverables
• Ability to make final decisions on issues of low to moderate-risk based on corporate reputation
• Ability to recognize higher-risk issues and have the ability to explain them and make recommendations to the management

Safety And ADA Statement

• Safety Statement: Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.