Project - Public Affairs Specialist

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG. With our reimagined workplace, we recognize the importance of flexibility in terms of when and where employees perform their jobs. And many of our jobs do not require you to live in the tristate area.

Consistent with our core commitment of safety, PSEG has made the decision to require all new hires to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a disability can request a reasonable accommodation.

This is a "Project" position designed to support project work for a limited duration. While the exact duration of the project is yet to be determined, we currently anticipate a period of 3-5 years based on business needs at the present time following which you will separate from the Company. It is important for you to understand that this period may be shortened based on business needs in the future at which point you will separate from the Company. It is also important for you to understand that this employment is of a limited duration and that you will not be entitled to separation benefits under any PSEG plan at the time you separate from the Company. Director Level approval and waiver will be required for you to bid on other PSEG opportunities within the first 3 years of assignment. From year 4 through the end of your assignment, Director level approval and waiver will not be required. If your assignment ends prior to the anticipated timeframe based on business needs, you will be allowed to bid on other PSEG opportunities without Director level approval from the time you are notified your assignment will be ending through the end date of the assignment.

The Public Affairs Specialist works closely with various project teams in support of capital projects associated with Projects & Construction (P&C) and Gas System Modernization (GSMP) in order to develop and implement communications and outreach strategies that support the strategic objectives of these organizations.

The focus of this position will be to initiate, develop and execute proactive outreach, marketing communications and media/social media relations plans that effectively promote P&C and GSMP initiatives. This includes collaborating with internal project teams and business partners to gather requirements and develop effective communications strategies and supporting a highly structured effort to cascade and reinforce key messages with the right tools and most effective communication channels for each audience segment, specifically the residential and business community. This position will also support State Governmental Affairs in developing legislative and regulatory proposals designed to gain support for company initiatives. In addition, the Public Affairs Specialist will support Regional Public Affairs Managers (RPAs) in monitoring and developing local policy proposals, such as ordinances. Primary audiences include local, county and state elected officials in addition to key business leaders, policy makers and influential members of the community. This position will also align with RPAs representing the company at town hall, zoning board, and planning board meetings, etc. to gain necessary project approvals.
The Public Affairs Specialist will support relationships with the news media, including print, radio, TV and internet, and work closely with corporate communications and public affairs leadership in producing collateral material for internal and external use. Consult, counsel, and develop strategies with leadership to understand, develop and implement effective communications. Recognize issues, propose and recommend new initiatives or events to address issues or situations. Conduct research and utilize knowledge of latest communications technologies and tools, including social media, to execute communications strategies and in the development, writing, and editing of presentations, messages and speeches. Develop talking points and Q&A information to prepare leaders to respond to the press. Build relationships with partners and clients, and leverage those relationships for effective delivery of communications.
This position is also involved with the facilitation and development of an outreach strategy for each company project. This includes development of a route profile designed to identify key information about a project host community with an emphasis on identifying any potential opposition. This position is also responsible for making recommendations to include in the development of mitigation plans to insure the project’s success.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in governmental affairs/corporate communications or related experience, OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience in governmental affairs/corporate communications or related experience.
• Strong customer focus
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Awareness of social media and its application to business communication
• General familiarity with creative processes (layout, photography, print production)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices. Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity

• Experience writing and editing.
• Experience producing press releases, talking points, op-eds, letters to the editor and position papers.
• Knowledge of the Energy or Utility business.
• Strong customer relations skills and ability to work with the public.
• Graduate degree Business, Communications, Public Policy
• Fluency in Spanish language is preferred

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

Disclaimer

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

Candidates must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity. Successful candidates must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to 10 CFR Part 810 controlled information. If the position does require access to this information, the Talent Acquisition representative will provide further details upon making an offer.

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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