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Job Posting End Date
07-11-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Provides detailed guidance in all areas of public relations/corporate communications for assigned business units/operation companies utilizing expertise in communications. Develops communication strategies for internal and external initiates that drive strategic performance based communications.
Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Writes, develops and administrates complex communications assignments.
- Leads communications support to assigned business unit or operating company. This includes: media relations, community relations, internal communications, public relations, social media, script writing, video editing, etc.
- Coordination of corporate branding and local advertising efforts; manages application of corporate identity standards in printed and electronic communications. Counsel Line of Business and enterprise clients on the standards.
- Coordinates or participates in special events, open houses, promotional display programs and other services to support internal, external and community relations activities and to support marketing and customer communications efforts.
- Works effectively across all levels of the organization and uses knowledge of company history and business direction to deliver best practices in organizational internal and external communications. Meets expectations and requirements of internal clients establishing working relationships with them. Principal elements include media relations, employee and customer communication, community and educational programs, special communications, projects and events.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree in, journalism, advertising, communications, public relations or related field.
Work Experience: eight (8) years of experience in communications
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical demand level is Sedentary
- Exhibits strong proficiency in the broad range of Communications skills and activities.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to present ideas clearly and develops and delivers effective presentations. Committed to innovation and continuous improvement and able to teach and learn new skills.
- Create/approve content for Corporate or OPCo internal/external web pages. Reviews advertising concepts/copy for corporate and customized OPCo ads. Direct community relations strategy & activities. Respond to complex media inquiries. Write video scripts when expertise in needed.
- Ability to conduct interviews and write news stories for internal print and electronic media. Research and write news releases. Drives communication efforts of business unit or operating company which includes delivering storm restoration communications.
- Develop ideas and write video scripts, shoot and edit videos for news items and stories. Provide support for internal and external websites. Provide local media response and after-hours media duty in rotation with other staff (OPCOs). Support customer outreach initiatives including providing content for external events, presentations, etc. Lead speakers bureau. Develop and respond to social and media posts.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Base Salary: approximately $99K - $128K
In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.
WHO WE ARE
At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)
$99K - $128K / Year
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
Compensation Range:
$98,993.00 - $128,688.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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