• Job Description

  Req#: 44946

  At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

  We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

  Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
  
  At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
  
  This position does not offer relocation assistance.

  Job Summary

  Media & Community Relations Manager

  • Serves as the company’s primary media spokesperson in Northern Virginia, and on other topics as assigned.
  • Manages the company’s relationships with key reporters, editors, opinion leaders and media influencers in Northern Virginia, and leverages relationships to achieve fair and balanced media coverage.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with other Northern Virginia communications professionals in support of the company’s goals, including communications representatives for local and state public officials, philanthropic partners, NGOs, economic development organizations, and others.
  • Leverages the use of social media, videos and other creative content to engage with news media and other audiences, and to amplify positive earned media.
  • Provides communications support for the company’s Northern Virginia operations, government affairs and philanthropy teams to advance the company’s regional priorities.
  • Prepares news releases, talking points, collateral material, OpEds and other communications materials in support of the company’s goals.
  • Develops conversant subject matter expertise on the major operational, political and regulatory issues impacting the company’s reputation, and leverages that expertise to positively shape news media coverage.
  • Advises the company’s senior leadership on near- and long-term communications strategy to advance the company’s goals, mission and strategic priorities.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
  

  • 5-6+ years of related experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more experience will be rounded up to one year of experience.
  • Full knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Full knowledge of grammar, syntax, and their applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of media relations processes and applications, including news writing and speech writing.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Planning and organizing skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Strategic thinking ability.
  • Ability to communicate company perspective and information to various audiences.
  • Ability to process information quickly.

  Education Requirements

  Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

  Preferred Disciplines: Journalism, Communications

  Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

  Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

  Working Conditions

  Office Work Environment 76 -100%

  Travel Up to 25%

  Other Working Conditions

  Test Description

  No Testing Required

  Export Control

  
  Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

  Other Information

  
  We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

  Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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• About the company

  Dominion Energy, Inc., commonly referred to as Dominion, is an American power and energy company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia that supplies electricity in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and supplies natural gas to parts of...

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