Job Description

Strategic Communications Manager

Leverage strong written and verbal communications skills to strategically manage highly effective communications plans and tactics. Work collaboratively with NiSource executives and others in the NiSource Corporate Affairs Network to develop and execute integrated and highly effective communication strategies across the enterprise.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement strategic, integrated communications and employee engagement plans and tactics for NiSource using current and future internal and external communications channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including corporate departments and state communications teams.
• Provide communications counsel across all levels of the enterprise.
• Provide communications counsel and support to corporate departments as assigned.
• Provide strategy to drive and enhance delivery of messages by various channels to customers, employees and other external audiences. Partner with state communicators to drive consistent and efficient messaging and branding.
• Build relationships and collaborate with key partners in the organization.
• Develop and execute on communications plans and strategies

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications or business discipline
• Five to seven years of communication or journalism experience with emphasis on superior written communications skills
• Experience in a professional/corporate communications environment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and project management in a team environment
• Superior writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a corporate environment
• Ability to identify and segment audiences and monitor emerging issues
• Proven PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Proven skills and experience in developing communications plans and strategy, with ability to assess messaging needs
• Ability to prioritize plans and projects, deal with ambiguity and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective business partnerships and provide communications counsel
• Understanding and experience using communications measurement tools

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Public Relations experience
• Experience working closely and collaboratively with business partners including executive leadership
• External media relations experience
• Utility or other regulated industry experience
• Multi-channel, multi-media skills and experience

Physical Demands

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners. Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds. Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range*: $110,200.00 - $165,300.00

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

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