Communication Consultant

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

370d • $69,700 - $90,000

About The Position

The Communication Consultant position at Xcel Energy focuses on managing communication projects, writing, and providing client service. The role is integral to achieving corporate goals through the implementation of communication plans for both internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience in positions requiring significant interaction with clients, designers, and production vendors.
• Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, quickly, and accurately, incorporating key messages and calls to action appropriate for the target audience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related discipline.
• Experience in marketing communications for business-to-business and/or business-to-consumer products, including direct marketing and collateral material development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the utility industry.
• Work experience in an agency or corporate setting.
• Excellent collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, researches, writes, edits, and coordinates the development of print, electronic, and web-based communications, including brochures, bill inserts, fact sheets, presentations, and collateral material.
• Coordinates work and schedules with graphic designers to ensure final products meet client needs and documents processes to produce quality results on time and within budget.
• Serves on various cross-functional teams to provide communication perspectives and helps develop and implement plans and tactics to achieve the team's mission.
• Provides communications counsel to clients and works closely with vendor-partners to ensure production meets quality and timing requirements.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Limited-Purpose FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees