Associate Specialist - Public Relations
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Summary
This position reports to the Public Relations Supervisor. The Public Relations Associate Specialist position will work with the Public Relations team to shape the Partnership’s brand internally and externally through traditional and non-traditional media including digital platforms. This position will also help support the Partnership’s community affairs outreach, employee volunteer programs and sponsorship strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Regularly interact with the media, including serving as a spokesperson on both Partnership and project-specific issues.
- Engage in reactive and crisis PR issues that contribute to the perceptions of Energy Transfer and its employees.
- Enhance the Partnership’s environmental, health and safety communications initiatives.
- Develop and execute PR programs to position the Partnership as a good corporate citizen for employees, investors, regulatory agencies and customers.
- Develop and implement strategic internal communications and public relations plans that inform and engage employees on the Partnership.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- This is an entry level position, 0-2 years of relative experience. Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing Communications is preferred.
- Excellent writer and communicator.
- Solid understanding of AP writing style.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Execution focus and a strong sense of urgency.
- Some travel may be required.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.