Electric Inc
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNER - ASSOC -STAFF
Electric Inc, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
COMPANY OVERVIEW
El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.
DATE POSTED: 08/02/2024 CLOSING DATE: 08/12/2024
GRADE LEVEL: 51 - 52
DEPARTMENT:
Public AffairsSTARTING SALARY:
$59,800 - $92,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.
JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Director-Corporate Communications & Marketing, the Communications Designer is responsible for growing, shaping and maintaining El Paso Electric’s (EPE) reputation and brand. The Communications Designer will conceptualize and create designs concepts and layouts, and produce digital, video and photographic content for EPE’s website, print, digital and social media channels to support the marketing, advertising, public relations and community relations efforts that align with EPE’s mission, vision and values.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design,
OR
related field required.
EXPERIENCE:
0 - 3 years or more of experience required.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience in graphic design, social media, or related fields.Proficiency in multimedia design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).Experience in graphic design, video production, and photography.Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of multimedia projects.Proficient writing and editing skills.Attention to detail with the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with strict deadlines.Ability to work with third-party vendors, etc.Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.Valid driver's license and must comply with the Company's Driving Policy.Fluency in English/Spanish (written and verbal), preferred.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in building and executing social media strategies through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification;Graphic design of high-quality print and digital content, including video, internal communications, collateral, brochures, ads, photography, presentations, email marketing, and web updates as assigned;Editing and producing engaging photo and video content for social media, websites, and other communication channelsCoordinate and send out all social media and Constant Contact emails, including newsletters, announcements, and event invitations;Create and execute editorial calendars;Collaborate with various departments to gather content and ensure accurate and engaging communications;Monitor and report metrics for SEO, email campaigns, website, and other digital media performance;Ensure consistency and adherence to the organization's branding guidelines across all communication materialsSource and edit written and visual content for communication platforms, e.g, website, social media, public relations, and e-communications, in support of company strategies;Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics, as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including employment, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbents in this classification are subject to both outside and inside environmental conditions and temperature changes.May work irregular and non-standard hours. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.May require travel to Company work sites.May require out-of-town travel.Must have a valid Driver License.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.Pushing: Using the upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Visual acuity: Color, depth perception, and field of vision, including measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.
If interested in applying for this position, you must apply online by
5:00 PM, August 12,
2024
. (Please scroll back up to the
“Apply Now”
button)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.
DATE POSTED: 08/02/2024 CLOSING DATE: 08/12/2024
GRADE LEVEL: 51 - 52
DEPARTMENT:
Public AffairsSTARTING SALARY:
$59,800 - $92,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.
JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Director-Corporate Communications & Marketing, the Communications Designer is responsible for growing, shaping and maintaining El Paso Electric’s (EPE) reputation and brand. The Communications Designer will conceptualize and create designs concepts and layouts, and produce digital, video and photographic content for EPE’s website, print, digital and social media channels to support the marketing, advertising, public relations and community relations efforts that align with EPE’s mission, vision and values.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design,
OR
related field required.
EXPERIENCE:
0 - 3 years or more of experience required.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience in graphic design, social media, or related fields.Proficiency in multimedia design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).Experience in graphic design, video production, and photography.Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of multimedia projects.Proficient writing and editing skills.Attention to detail with the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with strict deadlines.Ability to work with third-party vendors, etc.Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.Valid driver's license and must comply with the Company's Driving Policy.Fluency in English/Spanish (written and verbal), preferred.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in building and executing social media strategies through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification;Graphic design of high-quality print and digital content, including video, internal communications, collateral, brochures, ads, photography, presentations, email marketing, and web updates as assigned;Editing and producing engaging photo and video content for social media, websites, and other communication channelsCoordinate and send out all social media and Constant Contact emails, including newsletters, announcements, and event invitations;Create and execute editorial calendars;Collaborate with various departments to gather content and ensure accurate and engaging communications;Monitor and report metrics for SEO, email campaigns, website, and other digital media performance;Ensure consistency and adherence to the organization's branding guidelines across all communication materialsSource and edit written and visual content for communication platforms, e.g, website, social media, public relations, and e-communications, in support of company strategies;Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics, as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including employment, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbents in this classification are subject to both outside and inside environmental conditions and temperature changes.May work irregular and non-standard hours. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.May require travel to Company work sites.May require out-of-town travel.Must have a valid Driver License.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.Pushing: Using the upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Visual acuity: Color, depth perception, and field of vision, including measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.
If interested in applying for this position, you must apply online by
5:00 PM, August 12,
2024
. (Please scroll back up to the
“Apply Now”
button)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)