Assoc Communications Representative

The communications specialist will provide support for the corporate communications team¿s activities, helping to create and maintain a favorable image and reputation for Berkshire Hathaway Energy among both internal and external audiences. This position will assist with key projects, including monitoring daily news coverage, supporting delivery of employee communications and assisting with writing and editing assignments as needed.

Assists with monitoring daily news coverage of businesses as directed; compiles coverage into daily reports delivered to executives and managers; assists with assembling media reports during special events. (40%)

Supports distribution of messages to Berkshire Hathaway Energy employees. (20%)

Helps develop and create digital content for internal and external Berkshire Hathaway Energy websites. (15%)

Provides editing and proofing support as needed. (10%)

Contributes to team corporate projects, including business reporting and data analysis. (10%)

Provides departmental administrative support, as needed. Works to ensure all projects come in at or under budget. Follows all company and department processes and procedures in daily work. (5%)

Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, English or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

A minimum of one to three years of experience in a communications, public relations or media relations function in a professional work environment.

Exceptional oral and written communications skills and high attention to detail and level of judgment.

Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills. Must be proficient in Associated Press style. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Understanding of communications tactics and strategies, media relations and social media. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Strong organizational skills. Proficient in electronic communications.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

At MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.