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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager, Marketing & Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist will develop and execute marketing and communications tactics that support operating company objectives. By creating various communications deliverables, the Senior Communications Specialist will play a key role with supporting the implementation of the operating company business plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provides communications support for operating company capital projects, including communications counsel, materials development, media support and message development.

+ Produces written content for materials, presentations, news releases and other applications. Conducts interviews and gathers information for production of print and digital content.

+ Produces digital external communications elements for the operating company, including video production, website materials, social media placements, digital media communications (advertising, newsletters, etc.)

+ Develops presentation materials for business unit team members, including PowerPoint presentations, talking points, and message documents. Assists in preparations for company events and stakeholder meetings (e.g., Partners in Business).

+ Provides communications support for operating company community outreach activities, including charitable giving and economic development activities.

+ Provides support for news media outreach, including developing media talking points, preparing team members for media interviews, and drafting guest editorials and columns.

+ Collaborates with Marketing & Communications team members to develop customer case studies and testimonials, website/intranet content, leadership messages, training materials, employee features, business operations overviews, field interviews and other projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

+ Minimum Experience:

+ **Intermediate Level:** Minimum of (3) years of experience in public relations or communications

+ **Senior Level:** Minimum of (5) years of experience in public relations or communications

All Levels

+ Communications experience in the utility industry preferred.

+ Excellent interpersonal, writing, editing, presentation and professional communication skills.

+ Demonstrated experience with AP Style preferred.

+ Understands the importance of positioning, platform, brand, and voice of the organization.

+ Maintains composure and exhibits professionalism while contending with tense situations.

+ Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently.

+ Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with leaders, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Professionally and effectively manages and prioritizes time while handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

+ Some travel required.

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement (https://www.itc-holdings.com/docs/default-source/human-resources-support-docs/itc\_diversity\_statement.pdf?sfvrsn=507bcbf6\_2) .