Director of Communications

Director Of Communications

The Director Of Communications will lead a comprehensive owned-and earned-media communication strategy to increase awareness of the mission and impact of North Carolina's 26 not-for-profit electric cooperatives, while also working collaboratively with the Brand Strategy (paid media) team. An inspired leader and contributor, you will lead communication planning and execution through earned media outreach and across owned channels. In this visible position, you will serve as a key media contact, responding to inquiries and driving coverage of cooperative initiatives ranging from energy innovation to outage restoration and the impact cooperatives make in their communities. Working with cooperatives across the state, you will develop a strong understanding of evolving needs of co-op communicators statewide and create strategies and materials to support those needs. You will also oversee and help promote community relations programs that bring benefits to cooperative communities in a variety of ways, including providing grants and scholarships to teachers and students.

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• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
• 10+ years in a communications-based discipline, experience with media relations and enthusiasm for a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
• Utility, cooperative and / or trade association experience is a plus, although not required.

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Company Profile :

North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives is the brand for the family of organizations formed to support the state's 26 local electric cooperatives, including : North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation, the power supplier to many of the electric cooperatives; North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, the cooperatives' trade association; and Tarheel Electric Membership Association, Inc. (TEMA), a central purchasing and materials-supply cooperative. North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.