Communications Consultant Principal (AEP Ohio)
Gahanna, OH Gahanna, OH Full-time Full-time $92,377 - $117,734 a year $92,377 - $117,734 a year 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago Are you a wizard at crafting engaging content? Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines? Do you have a mind for strategy and an eye for design? The AEP Ohio communications team is looking for a proven storyteller and strategist who can successfully support key communications efforts serving a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings passion, a self-starter mentality, commitment to data-driven decision-making and a keen eye for details to everything they do with a proven track record of managing multiple, shifting priorities.
This role requires the ability to work quickly without cutting corners.
Applicants should exhibit proficiency in a broad range of communications activities, with opportunity to support high-priority projects including emergency and crisis communications.
They should have (and continually build) authentic relationships with members of the media and the communities we serve to help expand our reach.
They also should demonstrate the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and understand and navigate nuances for targeted communications.
What We Need From You:
Recommend and develop communications, public relations and advertising objectives to meet the strategic direction of the company.
Strong experience shooting and editing videos, including familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva.
Experience with photography and graphics needed.
Be a key player and contribute to the organization's editorial calendar across all internal and customer channels.
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with hard-to-reach communities and organizations that serve these individuals through events and various communications channels.
Support content development and graphics for external channels.
Assist with writing, editing and proofreading materials for internal and external audiences, including presentations and online and printed materials.
Coordinate day-to-day media relations, including field inquiries, developing news releases, crafting messaging and pitches, and training and preparing spokespeople.
Serve as an organizational spokesperson as needed.
Produce quality deliverables consistently and within deadlines and budget to become a trusted team member.
Proactively and independently bring new and strategic ideas and information to the table.
Possess traffic coordination and project management skills.
Act with accountability at all times Respond to after-hours media inquiries and monitor and update social media in rotation with other staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be highly motivated, strategic and extremely detail-oriented.
Possess strong writing skills -- AP Style knowledge a must.
Ability to drive projects forward independently.
Pay close attention to detail and double-checks accuracy of all information to provide an exceptional work product.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines.
Experience shooting and editing videos, including familiarity with video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Must have excellent organizational skills with a high level of flexibility and agility.
Highly skilled with Microsoft Office products, with experience using design tools such as Canva.
Familiarity and experience with WordPress a plus.
Experience conducting interviews from behind the camera and coaching interviewees in real time Experience with email marketing, social media and social media management platforms, including:
Sprinklr, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Nextdoor.
Ability to independently review and proof materials on a wide range of topics and effectively communicate technical information, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and engaging manner suitable for the target audience.
Grasp, understand and adhere to organizational brand standards for both operating and parent companies.
Ability to respond to and provide support during company emergencies and disasters.
Ability to be flexible and available for work at variant times beyond regularly scheduled working hours, which may include extended work hours on nights and weekends on occasion.
Fluency in multiple languages desired (Spanish and/or French preferred).
#AEPOH #LI-HYBRID Job Type Full-Time Relocation No Annual Salary From (Min) 92377.
00 Annual Salary To (Mid) 117733.
50 Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, or related field (Master's Degree preferred) and 5 years of experience as a Communications Consultant Senior or 8 years of equivalent external experience in a Corporate, Agency, Nonprofit, Newspaper, or Broadcast News environment.
Must exhibit strong proficiency in broad range of communications skills/activities including communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement with ability to teach and learn new skills.
Fluency in one or more languages, particularly Spanish or French, highly preferred.
Must be open to on call availability and possess flexibility to adjust daily or weekly work schedule and location to accommodate business and/or crisis response needs.
Geographic Proximity Must be available to work in office a minimum of 3 days weekly at AEP Ohio Headquarters (700 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230).
Work Designation Hybrid Communications Consultant Principal (AEP Ohio) American Electric Power Company, Inc.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The ideal candidate brings passion, a self-starter mentality, commitment to data-driven decision-making and a keen eye for details to everything they do with a proven track record of managing multiple, shifting priorities.
This role requires the ability to work quickly without cutting corners.
Applicants should exhibit proficiency in a broad range of communications activities, with opportunity to support high-priority projects including emergency and crisis communications.
They should have (and continually build) authentic relationships with members of the media and the communities we serve to help expand our reach.
They also should demonstrate the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and understand and navigate nuances for targeted communications.
What We Need From You:
Recommend and develop communications, public relations and advertising objectives to meet the strategic direction of the company.
Strong experience shooting and editing videos, including familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva.
Experience with photography and graphics needed.
Be a key player and contribute to the organization's editorial calendar across all internal and customer channels.
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with hard-to-reach communities and organizations that serve these individuals through events and various communications channels.
Support content development and graphics for external channels.
Assist with writing, editing and proofreading materials for internal and external audiences, including presentations and online and printed materials.
Coordinate day-to-day media relations, including field inquiries, developing news releases, crafting messaging and pitches, and training and preparing spokespeople.
Serve as an organizational spokesperson as needed.
Produce quality deliverables consistently and within deadlines and budget to become a trusted team member.
Proactively and independently bring new and strategic ideas and information to the table.
Possess traffic coordination and project management skills.
Act with accountability at all times Respond to after-hours media inquiries and monitor and update social media in rotation with other staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be highly motivated, strategic and extremely detail-oriented.
Possess strong writing skills -- AP Style knowledge a must.
Ability to drive projects forward independently.
Pay close attention to detail and double-checks accuracy of all information to provide an exceptional work product.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines.
Experience shooting and editing videos, including familiarity with video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Must have excellent organizational skills with a high level of flexibility and agility.
Highly skilled with Microsoft Office products, with experience using design tools such as Canva.
Familiarity and experience with WordPress a plus.
Experience conducting interviews from behind the camera and coaching interviewees in real time Experience with email marketing, social media and social media management platforms, including:
Sprinklr, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Nextdoor.
Ability to independently review and proof materials on a wide range of topics and effectively communicate technical information, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and engaging manner suitable for the target audience.
Grasp, understand and adhere to organizational brand standards for both operating and parent companies.
Ability to respond to and provide support during company emergencies and disasters.
Ability to be flexible and available for work at variant times beyond regularly scheduled working hours, which may include extended work hours on nights and weekends on occasion.
Fluency in multiple languages desired (Spanish and/or French preferred).
#AEPOH #LI-HYBRID Job Type Full-Time Relocation No Annual Salary From (Min) 92377.
00 Annual Salary To (Mid) 117733.
50 Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, or related field (Master's Degree preferred) and 5 years of experience as a Communications Consultant Senior or 8 years of equivalent external experience in a Corporate, Agency, Nonprofit, Newspaper, or Broadcast News environment.
Must exhibit strong proficiency in broad range of communications skills/activities including communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement with ability to teach and learn new skills.
Fluency in one or more languages, particularly Spanish or French, highly preferred.
Must be open to on call availability and possess flexibility to adjust daily or weekly work schedule and location to accommodate business and/or crisis response needs.
Geographic Proximity Must be available to work in office a minimum of 3 days weekly at AEP Ohio Headquarters (700 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230).
Work Designation Hybrid Communications Consultant Principal (AEP Ohio) American Electric Power Company, Inc.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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