Senior Communications Specialist

Company: Cortech
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

--- Minimum 6-10 years corporate communications and/or news media experience. --- Demonstrated knowledge of concepts of public relations, news media, news writing and news judgment, their applications and theories supporting them. --- Successful experience in managing complex communications projects under budget and time deadlines. --- Strong interpersonal skills. Shows ability to work well with others, to lead a team or to work productively within a team. --- Demonstrated initiative and self direction. --- Strong verbal communication skills. --- Superior writing and editing skills. --- Ability to process and respond to information quickly. --- Ability to develop and manage network of contacts for news gathering and dissemination.Top 3 Required Skills1) Solid verbal and written communication skills - writing/work samples encouraged2) 5 years of experience in PR or corporate communications or in media relations journalist/related fields3) Ability to understand and boil down complex issues---Understanding of Virginia politics and energy policy - Highly preferred--- Nice to Have Skills:Understanding of Virginia politics and energy policyExperience creating talking points and communications plansPhotography, videography, video editing or social media expertise--- High Level Project Overview:Assist in strategic messaging around legislative, regulatory and policy communications in Virginia, including with matters involving the General Assembly, the State Corporation Commission and capital projects--- COVID Remote Policy:This position is 100% remote currently, but may evolve as conditions change to include some time spent in-person in the Richmond area.--- What makes this position unique or exciting?:You will learn first-hand about the largest offshore wind project in the Americas, the 3rd largest solar fleet in the United States, the most ambitious electric school bus project in the country and other clean energy projects from an industry leader.--- Preferred Years of Experience:5+ years of experience as a journalist, or in PR or communications-related fields.

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