Sr. Marketing and Communications Rep (Grid Modernization and AMI)

Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

Job ID: 6088961

Date Posted:Apr 1, 2025

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Corporate Communications

PREFERENCES

• 5 years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably in the utilities or public sector.

• Proven experience managing complex marketing campaigns and working with external agencies and non-marketing vendors.

• Strong understanding of digital and traditional marketing and advertising channels.

• Ability to translate technical information into clear and compelling market messages.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience in the energy/utilities sector is highly desirable.

• Experience working inside a marketing agency is not essential but a plus.

• Strong organizational skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr. Marketing and Communications Rep (Grid Modernization and AMI)

Salary Grade: G06

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, participates in the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies for PNM Resources and its subsidiaries. Promotes creative, highly organized, and proactive internal and external communications strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and executes communications strategies to convey PNM Resources and subsidiaries visions, objectives, and strategies while working with the communications team

Leads and supports continuous improvement of communications processes and their effectiveness

Delivers addressed company issues to employees, clarifies strategic issues, and explains these issues to external audiences, including media

Researches, writes, and edits articles, speeches, news releases, and other communication documents for presentation to key internal and external stakeholders

Develops content to support communications efforts in collaboration with web site manager; may also manage video and web cast projects

Creates communications plans and materials and participates in the execution of various communications projects

Continually identifies, strengthens, and expands collaborative relations with critical stakeholders

Develops strategies to enhance external recognition for positive corporate initiatives

Identifies potential company issues, and develops and implements proactive communication strategies

Develops and delivers issues, management recommendations, strategies, and plans with interdisciplinary teams

Provides communications consultancy to support functions and business units

Identifies new practice vehicles to help drive culture change and engages with company leadership and workforce

COMPETENCIES:

Advanced organizational, technical, and documentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism in dealing with various individuals

Action-oriented, detail-oriented, goal-oriented, and budget-oriented

Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate leadership ability

Ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision

Ability to communicate using a variety of media through an innovative mix of traditional and nontraditional communications

Ability to meet deadlines

Highly motivated team player

Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to express and implement the company¿s vision and goals

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field with five to six years of experience in financial, corporate, or business communications and media relations, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. Experience in project management and video production is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Project management certification is preferred.

Video production skills preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company information and general business periodicals

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos

Ability to effectively give persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to various audiences

Ability to write speeches and articles using original and innovative techniques

Ability to write complex correspondence

Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, web-publishing, and communication-oriented software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to assess public and internal feedback and requests to develop strategies that align with company mission, objectives and goals. Ability to analyze effectiveness of existing internal communication strategies, plans and materials. Ability to anticipate and resolve issues.

DECISION MAKING:

Determines content for various internal and external communication materials and deliverables. Ability to make final decisions on issues of low to moderate-risk based on corporate reputation. Ability to recognize higher-risk issues and have the ability to explain them and make recommendations to the management.

SCOPE AND IMPACT:

Significant potential financial impact associated with reputation management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Requires some travel and work in outdoor locations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, ¿everyone goes home safe¿, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.