Director communications

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for developing and managing Exelon's corporate external relations program, including media outreach, social media, policy advocacy, strategic partnerships, and other related duties In addition, this position will develop and establish relationships with internal stakeholders and other external organizations (including media, state and local government, public interest groups) and serve as primary spokesperson to the news media along with communications team. The incumbent will manage external communications resources as required; the assignment, editing and critiquing of external communications materials; coaching and feedback for employees and others assigned.

**Multiple locations posting. Selected candidate can reside in IL, DC, DE, MD, or PA Exelon Corporate locations

Primary Duties**

• Develop and manage proactive communications and media outreach efforts to communicate company goals to external stakeholders, including customers, elected officials, regulators and media (40%)

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute campaigns and initiatives aligned with company goals. (30%)

• Develop and manage integrated and innovative social media campaigns focusing on customers and external stakeholders. (10%)

• Budget supervision and development (10%)

• Direct staff of six, including hiring, talent development, performance management and recognition (10%)

Job Scope

• Develop and implement external communications strategy. Individual must work closely with senior executive team and other directors across business units.

• Work collaboratively with directors of marketing and employee communications to ensure full integration of communications tactics across department.

• Managing relationships with other internal stakeholders and outside vendors to develop full service communications programs in support of company goals.

• Responsible for measuring effectiveness of communications programs, providing oversight and ensuring execution of programs.

• A high level of thought leadership is required.

• Oversee a staff of six, including four senior managers and two specialists.

• Individual must possess exceptional communications and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, dynamic and technical organization

• 5 years in a leadership role

• An intuitive and highly strategic thinker; exceptional experience leading a team of people; can engender support and trust from a team and lead through influence

• Project management expert, ability to meet deadlines, establish clear priorities quickly and bring projects to completion on time and within budget

• A proven track record of working effectively under pressure and handling a heavy workload

• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to various stakeholders

• Strong intellectual capacity; a quick learner.

• Known ability to influence public opinion through leadership, credibility and clear message delivery.

• A highly strategic thinker who is self confident and appropriately aggressive, characterized by such traits as straightforwardness, flexibility, a sense of urgency and at home in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

• Individual must possess exceptional communications and interpersonal skills

• In lieu of degree, 15-20 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

Benefits

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $168,000.00/Yr. - $231,000.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

• Referral bonus program

• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].