Senior Manager Communications
Avangrid

Clifton Park, New York

Posted in Utilities


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Job Info


Purpose

Reporting to the Vice President, Networks Communications, the Sr. Manager Communications for New York is responsible for developing and executing communications strategy for the New York companies of RG&E and NYSEG. This person will work with the business and internal stakeholders across the company to ensure consistency of message and 'one voice' for the company in line with Avangrid corporate communications strategy and messaging.

Working closely with the President of NYSEG & RG&E as well as colleagues in regulatory, government affairs, legal and operations, the person in this role will provide communications support in order to enhance the company's reputation and it's standing with all stakeholders including customers, elected officials and employees in the communities the companies serve.

With two direct reports, the Sr. Manager will serve as the team lead for Communications in New York, ensuring that all internal and external communications activities are aligned with the overall communications strategy for the company.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overseeing all communications activities in New York, ensuring alignment will corporate communications strategy.
  • Develops and implements an integrated communications plan to protect, enhance and defend company reputation with internal and external stakeholders, including employees.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with key media, both traditional and digital, business and trade. Act as company spokesperson as needed.
  • Prepares executives for media interviews, thought leadership, preparing talking points and overall messaging as needed.
  • Works closely with the President & CEO of NYSEG and RG&E and other key leaders to develop and implement internal communications strategies that support employee engagement.
  • Works with employees at all levels throughout the organization and provides decisive recommendations and strategic counsel as needed.
  • Works with the business to manage crisis and issues management communications.
  • Anticipates, identifies, and mitigates communications and reputation risk. Monitor the development of issues that affect company reputation, develop strategies for addressing each issue and build processes to ensure consistent response to events.
  • Manages overall calendar of communications activities in a way that supports business goals and objectives. Ensures communications activities are appropriate, timely, relevant, and line up with Avangrid Corporate Communications strategy.

Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience Required:
  • Bachelors' Degree required with master's degree preferred with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
  • Experience developing and executing successful communications strategies that promote, defend, and enhance reputation.
  • Crisis and issues management experience.
  • Experience counseling c-suite executives on communications issues.
  • Media relations experience and track record of strong media relationships.
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed organization managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience as a spokesperson in positive and negative situations, both for print and in taped and live broadcast interviews.
  • Understanding and interest in public policy, sustainability, and energy issues.
  • Knowledge of the electric/natural gas industry or regulated industry is considered a plus.

Skills/Abilities:
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understands how to translate complex ideas into simple messages.
  • Able to work in high pressure and crisis situations with grace and composure.
  • Able to influence senior leaders and other key stakeholders.
  • Able to multi-task and quickly prioritize projects and work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in rapidly changing, ambiguous environment.
  • Collaborative and flexible style, with an approach to work that motivates and energizes others.
  • Attention to detail and an ability to plan and execute events and meetings on strict timelines and budgets.
  • Ability to make reasonably quick, well-informed strategic decisions.
  • Must have the flexibility to travel.

Competencies
  • Develop Self & Others
  • Empower to grow
  • Collaborate and Share
  • Be a role model
  • Focus to achieve results
  • Be agile
  • Technical Skills

Our Selection Process

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

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AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Learn more about equal employment by following this link

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources department at 203-499-2777 or careers@avangrid.com

Nearest Major Market: Albany
Job Segment: Sustainability, Energy


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