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Salary $90,000 - $130,000 a year job type full-time
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** pay range: $90,000 - $130,000, actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Operating across 11 states, tallgrass is a leading energy and infrastructure company with transportation, storage, terminal, water, gathering and processing assets that serve some of the nation’s most prolific crude oil and natural gas basins.
We were named to 2021 top workplaces usa and colorado’s top workplaces list for the past six consecutive yearsTallgrass strives to create an environment where all employees feel they are safe, respected, that their contributions are valued, and that they have equal access to growth and development opportunitiesOur total rewards package is comprehensive and competitive - designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (up to 60% work from home).
Manager-corporate communications job responsibilities:
Primary purpose: as an integral member of the tallgrass communications team, the communications manager will provide support, creativity, and expertise for internal/external communications activities including media and public relations, community/giving programming, stakeholder engagement, investor relations, executive communication, digital channels, event planning, marketing and advertising and support working closely with and for the senior director-corporate communicationsThe communications manager will be responsible for the day-to-day work in areas of planning, content creation, production, website administration/user experience and performance while managing multiple projects at a time.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Work with executive management to establish overall communications strategies for the company; including consistent framing of messages that reflect the organization’s strategic vision.
Assist in the development of communication plans to support all areas within the company to include: the executive team, ehs, operations, hr, it, investor relations, sustainability, legal, business development, etc.
Work with all core departments companywide to build a positive rapport and work collaboratively to achieve corporate objectives, strategies, and goals.
Ensure our brand message is consistent, timely, and relevant (understanding the business beyond the corporate communications function) and promotes the company’s strategic vision and goals among external and internal audiences.
Serve as executive editor for the development, production, and maintenance of the company’s internal and external communication vehicles, including the main website, marketing materials, publications, newsletters, invitations, flyers, advertisements, and annual sustainability report, to ensure consistent and appropriate use of the company name and likeness.
Support investor relations through writing, editing, and ensuring message alignment between the corporate communications and investor relations functions.
Write and distribute news releases (including research, interdepartmental review/approvals), respond to media inquiries, create other materials (including talking points, scripts and q&as), represent the company at news conferences and media events, and prepare spokespeople for media interviews.
Proactively develop and nurture strong relationships with key business and trade reporters.
Secure timely positive coverage of company news and minimize the impact of negative coverage.
Work with the senior director–corporate communications and the vice president–government relations, to develop presentation material and talking points for meetings with elected officials.
Partner effectively with land, ehs and project teams to engage and educated landowners, elected officials and community leaders about current and future projects.
Cultivate positive and supportive relationships with community leaders and community organizations.
Manage public relations issues with an eye toward minimizing negative exposure and develop and enhance communications plans for issues including industry opposition and protests.
Manage the public aspect of any issue or crisis, including emergency response communication strategies and implementationWork closely with environmental and safety departments to ensure proper plans and programs are in place.
Work with damage prevention personnel to ensure message consistency and alignment for public awareness.
Continually research and react expeditiously to internal/external communications needs with constant and candid feedback to the director-corporate communications about potential issues, threats, and opportunities.
Develop and manage the appropriate level of resources to ensure maximum exposure and cost efficiency in all communications efforts.
Assist with internal communications efforts, via such channels as the intranet, executive letters, audio/video presentations, and employee meetings and events.
Administer strategic event planning, including executive speech/presentation materials, visual presentation to ensure photo opportunity, press relations, and scheduling.
Integrate mediums, messaging through traditional channels and echoing through social mediaSpecifically, you will lead and, coordinate communications and media relations strategies by performing duties that will include:
Planning and implementing tallgrass’ corporate communications strategies, policies, and procedures.
Representing the company to the press and public by filling in as the assistant chief corporate spokesperson.
Fielding and directing responses to all media-related inquiries.
Researching and writing copy for corporate promotional materials.
Reviewing and analyzing the suitability of publications, reports, and research data before it’s released to the public.
Preparing and distributing news releases, photographs, fact sheets, etcTo media representatives and other interested parties.
Assessing public attitudes toward tallgrass and developing programs to promote favorable attitudes.
Maintaining a database of public relations and media contacts.
Advising on the preparation and presentation of product or service information at trade shows, displays, and exhibits.
Developing ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other corporate communications activities that promote awareness of the company and its products and services.
Assisting and coaching company staff with public speaking engagements, presentations, and media interviews.
Arranging for station and plant tours.
Helping develop and conduct customer opinion surveys and managing corporate communications aspects of customer testing programs.
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
Manager-corporate communications minimum job requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in public relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or a related disciplineWork experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
Experience/specific knowledge:
Strong command of ap style writing.
Advanced proficiency level in ms office applications that may include but are not limited to excel, word, access, powerpoint, sharepoint and outlook.
Five plus (5+) years of previous media relations experience.
Seven (7) years of previous experience related to corporate communications, public relations or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
Certifications, licenses & registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, skills & abilities:
Must demonstrate strong communications skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to develop exemplary copy on an as-needed basis.
Must be great at conducting research, and vigilant about fact-checking data and sources.
Advanced interpersonal skills & ability to work in a collaborative/team player environment.
Ability to build and nurture relationships with both private and public sector entities and people.
Excellent knowledge of social media and how to leverage its influence.
A strong understanding of corporate dynamics.
Polished public speaking/presentation abilities.
Ability to speak well on-camera and under pressure is required.
Self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently.
The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Strong learning acumen, persistent follow-through, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills, summarizing abilities, prioritizing skills and developed interpersonal skills are essential.
Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure.
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
Physical demands: all of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feelThe employee is required to talk and hearThe employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and armsThe employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balanceThe employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working conditions:
Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Travel is required and is anticipated to be 25-30% of the time.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Supervisory responsibility:
NoneThis is an individual contributor role.
Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, & abilities (above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position):
Experience in an internal corporate communications/public relations/internal communications role or an agency background focusing on media/public/ relations.
Energy industry experience.
Prior media spokesperson experience.
A high level of skill and comfort with technology, including experience with multiple computer and electronic communication software and platforms, such as google suite and adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, indesign, premiere, etc.).
Benefits & perks:
Flexible schedules including compressed weeks with half day fridays or every other friday off
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Critical illness & accident insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Company paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Company paid life insurance
Wellness program
Identity theft protection
Annual discretionary bonus
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance program
Generous vacation, sick time, caregiver, volunteer, and bereavement paid time off
Company paid holidays and floating holidays
Company vehicle (if applicable) – note would remove if does not apply
Employee discounts: vehicles, tires, cellular plans
Tallgrass energy, lp is an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected statusEoe/m/f/d/v
