Mgr Corporate Media Relations

Description

Job Summary

The Manager Corporate Media Relations is responsible for developing and executing the NiSource media relations plan and collaborating across the department to advise and facilitate all media interactions. The Manager is located at our Columbus, OH headquarters and will ensure positive media relationships are built and maintained to enhance quality and accuracy of coverage.

Essential Functions

• Drives excellence in media relations through building strategic relationships with top-tier reporters, editors, and producers and managing proactive stories and reactive issues for the company.
• Manages inbound requests.
• Partners cross-functionally to apply forward thinking and research skills to shape communications that are most relevant for key stakeholder groups.
• Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies for anticipated / identified communications risks.
• Builds and equips spokespeople with briefing materials and media training.
• Grows the team's capability in media relations, developing partners through our mission and values.
• Listens and engages with speed and curiosity to define clear goals and outcomes.
• Crafts proactive narratives to articulate financial and corporate strategies and prepare reactive situations with key stakeholders.
• Forms strong, collaborative relationships with key leaders and support partners across the company to inform, develop, and implement communications strategies that support our top external communications priorities.

Required Qualifications For Position

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Physical Demands

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives / convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team / Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team / Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range :

107,000.00 - $160,500.00

Posting Start Date : 2024-12-16

Posting End Date (if applicable) :

2024-12-31

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Salary : $107,000 - $160,500