Senior Corporate Media Specialist

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.

Our Commitment: 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.

We are seeking to fill two (2) openings for Senior Corporate Media Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Media Specialistan integral part of the CenterPoint Energy Corporate Communications team and collaborates with operations, customer, government relations, regulatory departments and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance CenterPoint's reputation and proactively tell the company's positive story. The senior corporate media specialist will be responsible for the development, management and execution of external communication plans, spokesperson duties and on-camera proative storytelling acorss channels and emergency response duty. This role with have a focus on implementing best practices and protecting and enhancing the company's reputation and image.

Essential Functions

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  Actsas company spokesperson, conducting interviews with media and engaging the public at business meetings and events. Serves on an after-hours media duty rotation including occasional weekends.

  
  
• Serves as a Corporate Communications representative, providing strategic guidance, identifying effective tactics and evaluating results.
• Serves on the emergency response communications team. May work extensive hours at CenterPoint Energy locations during a crisis response.
• Comfortable communicating across all channels including digital and social.
• Adept at communicating complex information that is easily consumed.
• Provides proactive counsel on strategic direction to corporate leadership, business leaders, colleagues and other stakeholders, with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Develops and implements strategic internal and external communication plans. Includes developing key messages, strategies, timing and specific channels, and incorporating analytics and measurement for results.
• Develops and executes a range of communications strategies and tactics in support of CenterPoint Energy's business imperatives in Texas - both electric and gas; positions the company's services and capabilities with key audiences and stakeholders.
• Develops and implements strategic communications plans to support regulatory and government affairs initiatives highlighting issues pertaining to the company's business goals and interests.
• Coordinates media and public speaking training programs for selected CenterPoint Energy executives, selected managers and staff who may be involved in addressing external audiences, including the news media, key opinion and thought groups and other external stakeholders.
• Develops and manages the production of a wide variety of communication materials, including news releases, fact sheets, articles, presentations, speeches, videos, emails, intranet articles, brochures, posters, digital signage, etc.
• Implements best practices and improves processes and deliverables proactively.
• Collaborates with graphic designers,marketing specialists and social media team to produce attractive and effective communication materials.
  
  

Education Description

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  Bachelor'sdegreein Strategic Communications, Public Relations or a related area of study required from an accredited college or university

  
  

Experience

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  Minimum 5 to 7 years of communications experience

  
  
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  Experienceas a company/organization spokesperson

  
  
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  Expereincein crisis response, including in an Incident Command System (ICS)

  
  
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  Experienceproducing communication materials (e.g., news releases, statements, key messages, talking points, speeches)

  
  
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  Experienceworking with and consulting senior leaders

  
  
• Integrated, multi-channel communications experience
• Experience translating technical information into layperson's terms
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in leveraging both digital and traditional channels to create impactful communications that drive awareness and engagement
• Proven ability to craft substantive communications, sometimes at a rapid pace
• Proven multi-tasker

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Media/journalism reporting experience
• Energy sector and/or utility industry experience a plus
• Combination of corporate and agency communications experience
• Experience within a matrix organization
• A communications generalist and utility player with broad experience and the ability to flex and adapt to team and organizational needs
• A creative, highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter
• Able to work independently to accomplish goals and objectives
• Able to perform with poise under tight deadlines and shifting priorities; can successfully navigate fast-paced situations
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Exceptional project and time management skills

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• 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

Job Type:Full Time

Posting Start Date: 03/05/2025

Posting End Date: 03/19/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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