1409BR Senior Communications Specialist-Internal

We Energies

We Energies is the trade name of Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas LLC, the principal utility subsidiaries of Wisconsin Energy Corporation. Our business began with formation of The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co. in 1896. Today, our 4,300 employees serve more than 1.1 million electric customers in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and 1.1 million natural gas customers in Wisconsin. The company also supplies steam heat for more than 400 downtown Milwaukee customers. Often recognized as one of the nation’s premier energy companies, we were named the most reliable utility in America last year and have been ranked as a leader in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. In addition, Wisconsin Energy again was named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s list of the nation’s 100 best corporate citizens.

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Position Details

1409BR Senior Communications Specialist-Internal
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
2/17/2015
Southeast Wisconsin
Downtown Milwaukee- Public Service Building, WI

External Job Duties:

The Senior Communications Specialist – Internal Communications must possess strong, demonstrated writing, editing and project management skills to develop and implement strategic communications plans and materials (articles, presentations, brochures, letters, etc.) that help the company achieve its business objectives. While the primary focus of the position is internal/employee communications, we are seeking a versatile communications professional with the breadth and depth of experience required to produce materials for any audience.

Requisition Number: 1409BR

Job Title: 1409BR Senior Communications Specialist-Internal Communications

Location: Downtown Milwaukee - Public Service Building

Business Unit: Corporate Communications

No. of Positions: 1

Essential functions include:

  • Using communications experience and knowledge of the company and of current circumstances to develop internal and external materials that meet company needs.
  • Writing compelling copy that is clear, understandable and actionable.
  • Developing and implementing strategic communication plans that support the company’s business objectives and help achieve its goals.
  • Working as part of a team with others from inside and outside of Communications, or alone as circumstances warrant, to implement communications initiatives.
  • Ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate strategies and messages.
  • Leading medium to large projects requiring advanced project management skills.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by anticipating and understanding customer needs.
  • Providing counsel to senior management and others in the company on communications issues.
  • Coaching, mentoring and leading teammates; assisting in the prioritization and direction of their work.
  • Representing or speaking for the company at public events.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or Business. Also required is a minimum of 7 years' experience in Communications or a related field. 
  • Applicants must be versatile and able to move easily between diverse assignments. 
  • Must possess outstanding written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, excellent judgment, ability to work effectively with all levels of management, and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information. 
  • Applicants should enjoy writing, have the confidence to manage complex assignments with little or no direction, and have the ability to consistently generate high-quality results.
  • Position may require on-call and after-hour assignments and applicant must have a valid driver’s license. 

Removal Date: 02-25-2015 

We Energies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Visit our Careers website at www.we-energies.jobs to apply.

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