Corporate Communications Manager - Houston, United States - Calpine Corp.

Calpine Corp.

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets.

Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico.

Its clean, efficient, modern, and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility.

Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and execution of a wide range of editorial projects for external and internal audiences.
Creates, implements and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products.
Develops creative, clearly written material in support of the organization's communications strategies.
Plans, develops and contributes to communications such as internal employee newsletters and messages, company intranet, digital signage, press releases, scripts, external and internal web content and presentations.
Responsible for website and intranet updates.
Designs, plans, manages and writes communications that enhance Calpine's relations with the community, the public, governmental and regulatory authorities and employees.
Works closely with External Affairs to coordinate distribution of the organization's messages through news or trade media contacts, special events, public speaking or other means to reach defined audiences to meet specific program objectives.
May act as the organization's representative in community projects and other public or social gatherings.
Manages relationships and negotiates with outsourced vendors on communicationrelated projects.
May counsel top management and/or other departments on effective communication strategy and policy.

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

Comprehensive knowledge.
Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational/financial focus.

Decision Making & Innovation

May make decisions for largescale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; will support and contribute to development of new products, services or techniques.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgement

Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
Uses independent judgment requiring indepth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Communications, Journalism or related field.
Seasoned professional; 7+ years' experience.
Demonstrated business writing skills (including use of AP Style).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional Calpine Information

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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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 c)