National Grid
Colleague Communication & Engagement Specialist - New England
National Grid, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
About us
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Colleague Communication & Engagement Specialist, and find your superpower.National Grid is hiring a Colleague Communication & Engagement Specialist for our People Function in Waltham, MA.Job Purpose
The position will support a wide range of services within the Employee/Internal Communications function for the New England business. The individual in this position will support employee communications strategies, plans, policies and projects that drive pride and understanding of National Grid’s strategic objectives and mission. Responsibilities include writing news articles/stories, developing multimedia content, and managing a suite of communications channels for internal audiences.Key Accountabilities
Under direction of the Director, New England Colleague Communication & Engagement (CC&E), implement employee communications strategies that drive engagement, enablement and performance under the New England Business Unit.Create a steady drumbeat of communications collateral including written content, presentations, digital/intranet posts, and video/multimedia resources. Strong writing and editing skills are a must. Speechwriting experience a plus.Align and collaborate with partner teams on major business-wide communications campaigns including initiatives related to change management, clean energy advances, crisis communications, diversity and inclusion, safety, and customer service.Update and maintain New England content calendar weekly and assist with forward-looking strategic communications planning and implementation.Assist in the coordination of event planning, webinars and panel presentations as needed.Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee communications, executive speech writing, public relations, marketing, or journalism.Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts under tight deadlines.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong presentation skills. Experience with Viva Engage, Poppulo, and CMS a plus.Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and engaging copy for internal audiences, including (but not limited to) content for various channels, fact sheets, white papers, executive speeches and presentations, employee newsletters, etc.Demonstrated knowledge of and participation in social media.More Information
#LI-MR1 #LI-HYBRIDSalary$94k - $111k a yearThis position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Colleague Communication & Engagement Specialist, and find your superpower.National Grid is hiring a Colleague Communication & Engagement Specialist for our People Function in Waltham, MA.Job Purpose
The position will support a wide range of services within the Employee/Internal Communications function for the New England business. The individual in this position will support employee communications strategies, plans, policies and projects that drive pride and understanding of National Grid’s strategic objectives and mission. Responsibilities include writing news articles/stories, developing multimedia content, and managing a suite of communications channels for internal audiences.Key Accountabilities
Under direction of the Director, New England Colleague Communication & Engagement (CC&E), implement employee communications strategies that drive engagement, enablement and performance under the New England Business Unit.Create a steady drumbeat of communications collateral including written content, presentations, digital/intranet posts, and video/multimedia resources. Strong writing and editing skills are a must. Speechwriting experience a plus.Align and collaborate with partner teams on major business-wide communications campaigns including initiatives related to change management, clean energy advances, crisis communications, diversity and inclusion, safety, and customer service.Update and maintain New England content calendar weekly and assist with forward-looking strategic communications planning and implementation.Assist in the coordination of event planning, webinars and panel presentations as needed.Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee communications, executive speech writing, public relations, marketing, or journalism.Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts under tight deadlines.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong presentation skills. Experience with Viva Engage, Poppulo, and CMS a plus.Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and engaging copy for internal audiences, including (but not limited to) content for various channels, fact sheets, white papers, executive speeches and presentations, employee newsletters, etc.Demonstrated knowledge of and participation in social media.More Information
#LI-MR1 #LI-HYBRIDSalary$94k - $111k a yearThis position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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