Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Director, OPX Communications

Westinghouse Electric Corporation$144K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or related fields.
  • Experience in leading and developing communications teams.
  • Proven ability to advise senior executives and translate priorities into communication strategies.
  • Strong collaboration skills with marketing teams for messaging and visuals.
  • Background in complex, technical, or regulated industries, preferably nuclear or energy sectors.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Set and implement the integrated communications strategy for OPX.
  • Advise senior leadership on messaging, visibility, and engagement strategies.
  • Lead and manage a team of communications professionals.
  • Collaborate with various departments to drive growth and customer engagement.
  • Oversee internal communications to align employees with business strategies.
  • Guide external communications and oversee content development initiatives.
  • Establish communications goals and track results for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage including dental and vision options.
  • Wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program for support.
  • 401(k) plan with company match to aid retirement savings.
  • Paid vacation and company holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • Flexible work arrangements available to support personal needs.
  • Educational reimbursement and career development programs offered.
  • Global recognition and service programs to honor employee contributions.
Full Job Description


About the role:

As a Director, OPX Communications you will lead communications for the OPX business, including Nuclear Fuel, Instrumentation & Control, Parts, Engineered Solutions and Outage & Maintenance Services. You will guide a team responsible for integrated communications that promote our priorities, strengthen employee engagement, support commercial growth, and enhance Westinghouse's reputation with all partners. You will report to the Vice President, Global Communications and work remote. 100% remote role.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Set the integrated communications strategy for OPX, aligning priorities with our goals across Nuclear Fuel, Instrumentation & Control, Parts, and Outage & Maintenance Services.
  • Advise OPX senior leadership on messaging, executive visibility, employee engagement, reputation management and partner communications.
  • Lead a team of communications professionals, setting priorities, managing workload and strengthening execution across the portfolio.
  • Partner with business, commercial, operations, legal, government affairs, marketing and Global Communications colleagues to support growth, customer engagement and operational priorities.
  • Oversee internal communications that connect employees to business strategy, strengthen values, and support agreement across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Guide external communications, thought leadership, media opportunities, industry events and content development to strengthen OPX visibility and market positioning.
  • Maintain message consistency, brand alignment and editorial discipline across OPX communications channels while tailoring content for specific audiences and departments.
  • Establish communications goals, track results and use insights to improve program effectiveness.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Communications, journalism, marketing, public relations degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of communications experience, including leadership roles in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, employee communications, media relations or related disciplines.
  • Experience leading, coaching and developing communications professionals, manage performance and build a high-performing team.
  • Experience advising senior executives and business leaders, translating our priorities into clear, compelling communications strategies.
  • Work with marketing teams to build messaging and dynamic visual materials.
  • Experience supporting complex teams, technical organizations or regulated industries; nuclear, energy, manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical and operational topics for internal and external audiences.
  • Experience implementing integrated communications plans that support employee engagement, reputation management, commercial priorities, customer engagement and organizational change.
  • Working knowledge of AP style, brand standards, media relations, digital communications and social media strategy.


We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000 to $180,000 per year. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

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Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program

About Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is an American manufacturing company that provides services to various industries, including nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and defense. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. The company has a long history of innovation and has been involved in many significant projects, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the United States. Today, Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a leading provider of nuclear power technology and services, with a global presence in over 20 countries.
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