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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · 1 week ago

Strategic Communications Manager

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is dedicated to delivering energy that drives progress, and they are seeking a Strategic Communications Manager. This role is responsible for editorial planning and content development to engage stakeholders through various publications and channels, including social media and corporate announcements.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Serves as project manager for Company publications, establishing production timelines and processes, and ensuring that all internal stakeholders are apprised and engaged in the process

Conceptualizes, writes, publishes, manages interaction and owns responsibility for editorial content across platforms

Ensures content and publications meet and exceed Company and industry standards

Independently manages writing and production processes, delivering compelling, publication ready products requiring minimal proofing and editing

Generates copy and works with other content creators to initiate and craft compelling stories that enhance stakeholders’ understanding of Chesapeake’s brand, business mission and vision, and corporate social responsibility activities

Supports ownership of the overall content, engagement and governance of the corporate website

Works with multiple constituents to drive the content of Company websites

Drives and tracks the Company’s social media presence across relevant sites and platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, company blog, etc.)

Supports the Company’s efforts in representing itself through public relations activities to external stakeholders, and participate in crisis communications responses

Qualification

Corporate communications experienceSocial media marketingContent developmentProofreadingPublic relationsProject managementBachelor’s DegreeMS Office skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCreative thinkingWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, public relations, marketing or a related field

Six (6) years of corporate communications or agency experience

Valid Driver's License

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills, and the ability to write effectively across a variety of styles

Strong interpersonal skills; and ability to contribute to a cross functional team, and execute Strategic Communications goals in a collaborative manner

Excellent leadership skills, ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others that builds trusting relationships

Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise good judgment and initiative

Creative and strategic thinker, conceiving and deploying content that furthers organizational goals

Ability to sustain productivity under tight timelines with multiple priorities

Ability to work well both independently and with a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing competing priorities

Ability to think critically and effectively utilize current human resources management practices

Strong work ethic, highly organized and creative individual

Preferred

Knowledge of social media marketing strategy, best practices and community administration strongly preferred

Experienced at leveraging AI for communications and marketing tasks

Utility experience preferred

Demonstrates passion for energy topics, with a clear rationale for a career in the energy industry

Benefits

Competitive base salary.

Fantastic opportunities for career growth.

Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere.

Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities.

Quarterly recognition events.

Wellness initiatives and community events.

Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!