Communication Specialist

Exelon

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Position Details

Communication Specialist
Job
Full-time
10/20/2022
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Communications Specialist is responsible for planning and executing internal communications programs in support of the Manager, Strategic Communications, as well as the Senior Manager, Thought Leadership. This person serves as a point of contact, ensuring full integration with corporate and business unit/operating company communications organizations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Ensure effective communication of corporate goals and initiatives to employees. (20%)
  • Support and participate in communications programs and initiatives. (20%) 
  • Produce accurate, compelling, and editorially proļ¬cient written communications. (15%)
  • Oversee a variety of communication tasks to support leadership, including talking points, short presentations, and online messages. (15%) 
  • Develop strong working relationship with internal clients. (20%) 
  • Assist in resource-sharing duties with other Communications departments. (10%)

JOB SCOPE:

  • Position reports directly to the Manager, Strategic Communications. 
  • Position activities are focused on internal and executive communications and community relations in surrounding local communities, while participating in and supporting initiatives and projects developed by the business unit/operating company and corporate communications organizations for broader application 
  • Involves some proactive communication planning, with oversight from Manager, and plan execution, project leadership and a high level of coordination with other communication and corporate affairs functions. 
  • Requires ability to travel. 
  • Works under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4-year relevant degree and a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in internal or external communications 
  • Proven communications skills, both written and interpersonal; 
  • Excellent writing skills and self-motivation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Energy business/industry knowledge. 
  • Understanding of press dynamics and organizational communications 
  • Willingness to learn and undertake new projects.

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