Sr. Marketing and Communications Rep (Grid Modernization and AMI)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and executes communications strategies to convey PNM Resources and subsidiaries' visions, objectives, and strategies while working with the communications team.
• Leads and supports continuous improvement of communications processes and their effectiveness.
• Delivers addressed company issues to employees, clarifies strategic issues, and explains these issues to external audiences, including media.
• Researches, writes, and edits articles, speeches, news releases, and other communication documents for presentation to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops content to support communications efforts in collaboration with web site manager; may also manage video and web cast projects.
• Creates communications plans and materials and participates in the execution of various communications projects.
• Continually identifies, strengthens, and expands collaborative relations with critical stakeholders.
• Develops strategies to enhance external recognition for positive corporate initiatives.
• Identifies potential company issues, and develops and implements proactive communication strategies.
• Develops and delivers issues, management recommendations, strategies, and plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provides communications consultancy to support functions and business units.
• Identifies new practice vehicles to help drive culture change and engages with company leadership and workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field with five to six years of experience in financial, corporate, or business communications and media relations, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in project management and video production is preferred.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company information and general business periodicals.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively give persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to various audiences.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original and innovative techniques.
• Ability to write complex correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, web-publishing, and communication-oriented software.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with abstract variables.
• Ability to assess feedback and requests to develop strategies aligned with company goals.
• Ability to determine content for communication materials and make final decisions on issues of low to moderate risk.

Nice to Have

• Project management certification.
• Video production skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field.
• Five to six years of experience in financial, corporate, or business communications and media relations.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range from $78,537 to $133,511 depending on experience and qualifications.