Communications Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at PG&E. Sacramento.
PG&E states pay in the role description below.
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What you'll do
- Shape communication plans and materials with colleagues inside and outside your department
- Research programs, policies and projects, then write updates for employees and external audiences
- Create communications of moderate complexity and contribute edits, ideas and formatting to other work
- Plan communication events and initiatives, setting project schedules and milestones
- Choose approaches and tactics that address specific communication needs
What you bring
- You have at least two years of relevant work experience
- You hold a high school diploma or GED
- You have a California Class C license or an equivalent
Who this fits
This individual-contributor role suits someone who can work on communications independently, prioritize tasks and engage key stakeholders. The job is hybrid, with work at an assigned location within PG&E’s service territory about twice monthly or more as business needs require.
From the employer
Requisition ID # 175303
Job Category: Corporate Affairs / Communication
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Customer & Corporate Affairs
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Sacramento
Department Overview
Position Summary
Develops communication strategies and disseminates internal and external communications with the goal of preserving and strengthening PG&E's reputation and credibility with various stakeholders. Researches and writes content for internal and external audiences by providing information on programs, policies, projects and other efforts impacting the organization. Supports other communications efforts providing ideas, edits and formatting to support communications strategies.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location approximately 2 times per month, or more, based on business needs or company requirements. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory and will be agreed upon by the successful candidate and hiring leader.
Compensation
PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum and midpoint listed below. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Bay Area Min: $78,000.00
Bay Area Mid: $97,000.00
Bay Area Max: $116,000.00
&/OR
California Min: $74,000.00
California Mid: $92,000.00
California Max $110,000.00
Job Responsibilities
- Ability to interact with key support organizations and department leadership.
- Ability to work independently with little instruction
- Communicates and works with peers both inside and outside of the department to research and develop communications strategies, plans and pieces
- Demonstrates full understanding of fundamental communications concepts
- Develops communications pieces of moderate scope and complexity
- Has knowledge and skill to interface regularly with employees within Customer Care
- Plans and implements communication initiatives and events including project plans, timelines and milestones.
- Selects methods, approaches and tactics to address communications needs
Qualifications
Minimum:
- High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
- Job-related experience, 2 years
- CA Class C License, or equivalent
Desired:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to prioritize, plan, perform and communicate activities both in written and verbal form
- Ability to work independently with little day-to-day guidance
- Ability to identify and work with key stakeholders