Sr Manager, Advocacy Communications

Job Description

Who We Are

We’re powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we’re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

We’re powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity, and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong, serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies:

Atlantic City Electric (ACE)

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)

Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)

Delmarva Power & Light (DPL)

PECO Energy Company (PECO)

Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco)

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

The Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications will develop and execute the campaign strategy to establish Exelon as a leading voice among our industry and general business, both externally and internally, for federal and state policy advocacy efforts. The Senior Manager will stay on top of industry developments and trends, building communications initiatives, narratives, and events that shape the company’s reputation as a trusted expert on topics important to our industry and communities.

Primary Duties

Create and execute comprehensive strategic communications strategies in support of federal and state policy goals, utilizing storytelling, media relations, digital communications, and other communications tools.

Think strategically about the future of our business and competitive communications landscape, and translate that for external and internal audiences.

Collaborate with the Federal Government & Regulatory Affairs team on key efforts to drive legislative support and/or action.

Write and edit plans, remarks, statements, and other key materials; manage multiple projects and priorities. Skilled at crafting both long-form and real-time content, along with distribution strategies and tactics.

Collaborate with OpCo partners to build an enterprise-wide thought leadership strategy and support messaging for corporate and local Exelon leaders.

Lead, coach, and develop a small team of direct reports.

Research issues and trends.

Interact and present to C-suite and other leaders across Exelon.

Job Scope

Develop and implement policy advocacy campaigns.

Work closely with corporate internal, media, digital, and social teams, as well as OpCo communicators.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field.

At least ten years’ experience leading communications for complex organizations, with excellent interpersonal, writing, and editing skills.

Excellent verbal communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal communication and management skills.

High level of self-motivation and independence.

Strategic thinking ability; self-motivation; organizational sensitivity.

Excellent follow-through capability; demands high level of performance from self and others.

Ability to interact with all levels of staff, including senior executives.

In lieu of a degree, 12-15 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with energy industry policy issues and trends.

Advocacy, legislative, or electoral campaign communications experience at the local, state, or federal level.

Strong understanding of integrated marketing communications strategy and tactics, including traditional and non-traditional advertising (paid search, natural search, affiliate, display advertising), digital marketing, public relations, marketing automation journeys, and content marketing.

Benefits

Annual salary: $132,000 – $181,500 plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.

Annual bonus for eligible positions: 25%

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus program

And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification, or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

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