Executive Communications Manager

New York Power Authority nypa.gov Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

White Plains Manager Communications

Mid-level Communications role at New York Power Authority. White Plains · $162,800 base.

SalaryStated by New York Power Authority

$162,800

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape the president and CEO’s internal and public communications across multiple channels
Write speeches, talking points, presentations, and event content tied to organizational priorities
Turn technical, policy, and regulatory subjects into clear stories for different audiences
Plan campaigns, editorial calendars, employee events, and coordinated digital or social efforts
Measure message performance and summarize results for management

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree plus at least six years in corporate communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
Experience building communications and marketing content across many channels
Strong writing, speaking, editing, proofreading, and detail-management skills
Ability to control versions across business units and unify different writing styles into one voice
Demonstrated interest in energy or infrastructure, with AP-style knowledge preferred

Who this fits

You’ll suit a collaborative communications professional who can advise leaders, build relationships, and explain complex subjects in accessible language. The role is based in White Plains and requires up to ten percent travel, primarily within New York State. You’ll support communications for the president and CEO, executive management, employees, and external stakeholders.

From the employer

Summary

The Executive Communications Manager orchestrates the New York Power Authority’s public and internal voice for the president and CEO—focusing on NYPA’s commitment to building a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for all New Yorkers.

The ideal candidate is responsible for both internal and external communications, including developing strategy, content and materials.

Responsibilities

General Communications

Draft and create communications that build trust, engagement and a positive reputation with a variety of employee and external stakeholders through existing and new communications channels.
Deeply understand the strategy and content needs of our Channel partners (e.g. Internal, Web, Social, Email, etc.) to inform content plans, creative development, and holistic stakeholder engagement plans.
Develop program/project-specific marketing and communications material; manage campaigns and communication planning as directed.
Support creation and upkeep of a master editorial calendar incorporating content plans across communications modalities.
Partner closely with digital/social media to co-define integrated plans and ensure quality execution.
Help plan and execute employee events, by developing strategic content agendas, identifying content contributors, shaping and editing presentation materials, and managing event logistics.
Create content across multiple channels, edit/proofread and/or update communication materials as requested, including presentations, press releases, speeches, industry and community award submissions, websites, newsletters, posters, social media posts, brochures, etc.
Identify/monitor metrics to assess impact of communications messaging and summarize/create reports for presentation to management.

Speechwriter

Draft compelling speeches that have high visibility and high impact for the CEO and Executive Management Committee, ensuring the messaging aligns with the organization's vision, values, and strategic goals.
Provide talking points, create engaging presentations and company materials in support of event planning, including the day of event.
Translate complex business, policy or regulatory topics into compelling audience-tailored narratives.
Provide strategic communications guidance to leadership.
Work with the Corporate Communications team, subject matter experts, and various leaders to align messages with company branding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Solid grounding in communications strategy and progressively responsible practical experience in communications and marketing development across many channels.
Highly developed written and verbal communications skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to convert technical information to laymen’s terms and storytelling opportunities.
Experience with digital communications and social media.
Experience creating collaborative, flexible, friendly and approachable team dynamic – with client services and relationship-building being a top priority.
Experience managing editing and version control process across multiple business units and integrating multiple written styles into one distinct “voice” within a written document required
In depth experience managing editing and version control processes across multiple business units and integrating multiple written styles into one distinct “voice” within a written document.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of increasing responsibility in corporate communications, journalism, marketing or related field in a demanding communications-focused environment preferred.
Demonstrated interest in energy or infrastructure required
Knowledge of Associated Press (AP-style) writing preferred

Physical Requirements

Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $118,00-$162,800. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.