Manager - Communications

Job Title: Manager - Communications

Company: CMP

Location: Augusta, ME

Reports to (Title): Director - Communications

Business Area: COM Avangrid Communications

The base salary range for this position is $107,254 to $139,431 depending on experience and location.                              

Why Avangrid?

Our vision is for AVANGRID to be a destination where talented and committed people want to build long-term careers. We strive to build and sustain a diverse workforce with a rich mix of differences, an inclusive culture in which each person feels valued and connected, and equitable opportunities to grow and develop – no matter where we work. Our employees provide the energy and innovation that drives AVANGRID, enabling us to continue putting customers first and to succeed in a competitive market.

Job Summary

•            Reporting to the Director of Communications, the position is responsible for managing strategic communications that support operating company business objectives with external stakeholders and employees. Responsibilities include creating communication-related materials for internal and external stakeholders. Manages external resources to achieve timely execution of all communication-related materials and ensures appropriate branding. This position will be located at the Central Paine Power General Offices located in Augusta, Maine.

Key Responsibilities

•            In collaboration with the operating company leadership team and key stakeholders, develops communication strategies for issues, customers, and crises to achieve CMP and AVANGRID’s objectives.

•            Assists in crafting compelling narratives and managing the company’s reputation in collaboration with customer service, government relations, regulatory affairs, and branding.

•            Manages operating company communications including media relations, public relations, video and photo content development, storytelling, crisis communications, social media, assisting in the preparation of executives for media interviews and a variety of other projects, including internal and external events.

•            Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media; fosters and maintains relationships with key media partners.

•            Manages development of content for Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.

•            Manages content across corporate websites and intranets.

•            Supports internal employee communications.

•            Coordinates and manages communication initiatives to ensure consistency in messaging, brand, and image.

•            Serves as Public Information Officer (PIO) or Deputy Public Information Officer (DPIO) in crisis environments, including during storms.

•            Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

•            Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience or equivalent experience in Communications or a relevant field.

•            Experience in creating and implementing strategic communications plans, including press releases, media relations, video and photo content development, storytelling, crisis communications, social media,

•            Excellent verbal and written communication skills, writing, editing and project management skills.

•            Strong strategic and analytical capability.

•            Must be highly adaptable and resilient to change.

•            Strong ability to work with senior leaders and manage relations with key internal and external stakeholders on communication opportunities and business issues.

•            Ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize projects and work under pressure and tight deadlines.

•            Self-starter, independent worker, strong team and cross-functional collaborator.

•            Excellent leadership and collaboration skills in effectively managing staff.

•            Knowledge of the electric and gas industry.

•            Ability to work occasional non-traditional work hours (nights and weekends) as needed for emergency and crisis communications.

Competencies

• Develop self & others

• Empower to grow

• Collaborate & share

• Be a role model

• Focus to achieve results

• Be agile

Disclaimer

AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on an ind