Manager Public Relations

* Job Title: Manager Communications Mgmt

* Grade: Exempt 59

* Job Code: 105285

* Accountable for departmental performance. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Generally manages a recognized discipline and specialty with separate budget.

* All other duties as assigned.

* Serve as company spokesperson in response to media inquiries as needed.

* Lead implementation of company intranet and internal communications channels.

* Collaborate with other teams to identify the public voice of the brand

* Lead corporate communications team and provide communicaitons counsel to leadership across the organization.

* Manage the intermediate and long term planning of external communications to customers, communities, enterprise communications, internal communications to ensure continuity and timely anticipation of developing trends and innovations.

* Manage and coordinate the Company's communications activities for all media including broadcast, print and digital.

* Bachelor's Degree And 10 years directly related experience; And

* Experience in leading and developing employees; And

* Experience with all forms of communications media, including digital, oral and written communications.

* May be required to work non-standard work schedules.

* May require travel with some overnight stays.

* Office environment.

* Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.

* Ablility to communicate effectively with all levels of management (written and verbal) as well as staff members and external agencies.

* Highly organized and an accomplished problem solver.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

* In-depth understanding of Company operations and Company Terms and Conditions of Service.

* Demonstration of planning and execution of strategic communication, publications development and social media campaigns.

* Strong leadership and team-building skills.

* High degree of responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities from multiple initiatives.

* Strong organization/multi-tasking skills with the ability to plan/prioritize to ensure efficient and timely deliverables.

* Demonstrated ability to strengthen an organization's reputation and messaging in digital media, including online news sites, blogs and social media.

* Ability to serve as a spokesperson (in print, broadcast and online) for the company.

* Strong client management skills; ability to effectively interface with senior executives.

* Very adept at learning "who to ask" and "where to look" for information.

* Ability to effectively manage and sustain relationships with the media.

* Technical knowledge with aspects of social media, readers, feeders, etc, internet savvy.

* Demonstrated track record of establishing productive relationships with editors and reporters in key industry and business media.

* Demonstrated ability to work with national, state and/or local media.

* Strong editing and proofreading skills including AP style

* Ability to write/edit in a variety of writing styles, ability to draft materials on a wide range of topics.

* Ability to translate complex technical language and ideas into clear, concise messaging that resonates to a variety of targeted audiences.

* Demonstrated excellence in corporate copywriting .

* Skill in writing for a variety of audiences.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with an aptitude towards client service.

* Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver's License)

* Pre-Employment Drug Screen

* This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

$104,312 - $139,069