Wgl - Manager, Communications

WGL

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $123,800 to $180,125 py; bonus/equity: not s...
Media relations and reporter relationships
Develop messaging and communications strategies
Crisis communications and issues management
Support the Director of Communications & External Affairs in developing and executing company-wide communications strategies aligned with business priorities, regulatory objectives, and stakeholder needs

Job Summary

  • Support the Director of Communications & External Affairs in developing and executing company-wide communications strategies aligned with business priorities, regulatory objectives, and stakeholder needs.
  • Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including media statements, talking points, pitches, and briefing documents.
  • Join a team in rebuilding mode where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and you have room to create the systems, strategy, and storytelling foundation for years to come.

Matching Summary

Support the Director of Communications & External Affairs in developing and executing company-wide communications strategies aligned with business priorities, regulatory objectives, and stakeholder needs.

Salary

Base: $123,800 to $180,125 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Media relations and reporter relationships
  • Develop messaging and communications strategies
  • Crisis communications and issues management
  • Content development across channels
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for energy policy
  • Advocacy or public affairs experience
  • High-energy and proactive
  • Building team capacity and processes

Key Requirements

  • 8–10 years in communications, public relations, media relations, or public affairs
  • Utility or regulated industry experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated success managing media inquiries
  • Strong project management skills
  • Crisis communications experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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