Senior Manager, Communications

At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Job Summary:

NRG Energy is seeking a Communications Manager to support the Corporate Communications function with a primary focus on external communications and media relations. The successful candidate will advise stakeholders on media strategy, public engagement and executive level communications, as well as act as a company spokesperson, develop communications plans, create written communications including press releases, key messages/talking points and social media posts.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Integrate closely with internal clients to understand communication needs of the business
• Anticipate/recognize potential issues and advise appropriate courses of action
• Develop communication plans, media messages, press releases and supporting materials
• Identify, analyze and recommend speaking opportunities for company executives
• Serve as media spokesperson
• Media train subject matter experts who talk with the news media
• Develop proactive storylines and pitch to news media
• Manage crisis and reputational media issues
• Review and manage work of external agencies when needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication or related field from an accredited college or university
• 7+ years of media relations experience, including managing adverse issues and crisis response
• 5+ years of managing communications strategy, including crisis communications
• Must have proven relationships with media including media placements and effective measurement of results

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field
• Energy or other manufacturing industry experience is a plus
• Agency experience is a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented in all work, ability to multi-task, and solid project management skills
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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