Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field preferred.
Minimum 6 years in corporate communications or a similar role with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated interest in energy or infrastructure.
Skilled in AP-style writing is a plus.
Proficient in managing multiple writing styles and ensuring consistency across documents.
Responsibilities
Draft and create communications to build trust and engagement with stakeholders.
Understand the content needs of various communication channels to inform strategy and plans.
Develop marketing and communication materials for specific programs and manage campaigns.
Create and maintain a master editorial calendar for communication activities.
Collaborate with digital/social media teams for integrated communication plans.
Plan employee events by developing content and managing logistics.
Monitor communication metrics and prepare impact reports for management.
Benefits
Supportive work culture focused on sustainability and engagement.
Opportunities for professional growth in a reputable organization.
Exposure to high-visibility communications and events.
Flexible work dynamics within collaborative team settings.
Full Job Description
Summary
The Executive Communications Manager orchestrates the New York Power Authority's public and internal voice for the president and CEO-focusing on NYPA's commitment to building a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for all New Yorkers.
The ideal candidate is responsible for both internal and external communications, including developing strategy, content and materials. #LI-VB1
Responsibilities
General Communications
Draft and create communications that build trust, engagement and a positive reputation with a variety of employee and external stakeholders through existing and new communications channels.
Deeply understand the strategy and content needs of our Channel partners (e.g. Internal, Web, Social, Email, etc.) to inform content plans, creative development, and holistic stakeholder engagement plans.
Develop program/project-specific marketing and communications material; manage campaigns and communication planning as directed.
Support creation and upkeep of a master editorial calendar incorporating content plans across communications modalities.
Partner closely with digital/social media to co-define integrated plans and ensure quality execution.
Help plan and execute employee events, by developing strategic content agendas, identifying content contributors, shaping and editing presentation materials, and managing event logistics.
Create content across multiple channels, edit/proofread and/or update communication materials as requested, including presentations, press releases, speeches, industry and community award submissions, websites, newsletters, posters, social media posts, brochures, etc.
Identify/monitor metrics to assess impact of communications messaging and summarize/create reports for presentation to management.
Speechwriter
Draft compelling speeches that have high visibility and high impact for the CEO and Executive Management Committee, ensuring the messaging aligns with the organization's vision, values, and strategic goals.
Provide talking points, create engaging presentations and company materials in support of event planning, including the day of event.
Translate complex business, policy or regulatory topics into compelling audience-tailored narratives.
Provide strategic communications guidance to leadership.
Work with the Corporate Communications team, subject matter experts, and various leaders to align messages with company branding.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Solid grounding in communications strategy and progressively responsible practical experience in communications and marketing development across many channels.
Highly developed written and verbal communications skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to convert technical information to laymen's terms and storytelling opportunities.
Experience with digital communications and social media.
Experience creating collaborative, flexible, friendly and approachable team dynamic - with client services and relationship-building being a top priority.
Experience managing editing and version control process across multiple business units and integrating multiple written styles into one distinct "voice" within a written document required
In depth experience managing editing and version control processes across multiple business units and integrating multiple written styles into one distinct "voice" within a written document.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of increasing responsibility in corporate communications, journalism, marketing or related field in a demanding communications-focused environment preferred.
Demonstrated interest in energy or infrastructure required
Knowledge of Associated Press (AP-style) writing preferred
Physical Requirements
Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $118,00-$148,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
About New York Power Authority
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public power organization that provides electricity to customers throughout New York State. The organization was established in 1931 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York. NYPA operates a large fleet of power plants, including hydroelectric, natural gas, and oil-fired facilities. The organization also operates a transmission and distribution system that delivers electricity to customers across the state. NYPA is committed to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, and has implemented a number of programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
