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Job Summary
This position provides writing and communications support to Duke Energy’s CEO and CFO to advance the company’s business objectives.
Core responsibilities include speechwriting and developing associated briefing materials; writing employee and business communications; planning and preparing for external and internal speaking engagements; and planning and support of internal leadership team meetings and conferences.
As part of a team of skilled executive and corporate communications specialists who oversee CEO and CFO internal and external positioning, the Lead Communications Manager requires an in-depth communications knowledge and experience, and the ability to coordinate complex communications.
The role is expected to work both independently and in a team environment, including direct and frequent interactions with senior executives, manage multiple high-profile, high-priority projects concurrently and adapt quickly to changes in priorities and schedules. The role reports to the Manager of Executive Communications and Positioning.
Responsibilities
- Provide communications counsel and create speeches, scripts, talking points, key messaging, briefing materials, letters and other communications for CEO and CFO
- Understand the message that needs to be delivered, the audiences and stakeholders for who the message is intended and the channel(s) that will be employed to deliver the message
- Develop strategic communications plans and approaches for CEO and CFO that support the company’s goals
- Work with executives and support staffs to execute CEO and CFO positioning plans
- Plan and support internal leadership meetings and conferences
- Participate in emergency event drills and training, and support emergency/response efforts as needed
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or other related degree
- In addition to bachelor’s degree, eight (8) years minimum of related experience
- In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND twelve (12) years minimum of related work experience
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in providing communications support and counsel to senior executives or public officials
- Experience in coordinating high-profile communications on complex issues
- 8-10 years of experience in communications
- Experience in drafting speeches and other written communications for corporate executives
- Experience in creating strategic communications plans
- Excellent relationship management skills and ability to manage/integrate with multiple stakeholders
- Experience in electric utility industry or other highly regulated, high-profile industry
- Ability to rapidly respond to immediate communications needs and issues
- Experience with a Fortune 500 company
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Investor relations experience helpful
Working Conditions
- M-F, 2-3 days per week in office. May be required to come into the office more due to travel and executive engagements.
- Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to Duke Energy Plaza.
- Occasional travel – 15-25% as needed.
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Travel Requirements
15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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