Director Communications

Job Posting End Date

10-02-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Drive thought leadership and implementation of external and internal communication strategies through public relations, anticipating communications challenges, identifying and delivering business support needs, leading proactive media relations, leading branding/image management, directing customer messages and leading internal communication and culture messaging. Oversee communication activities for internal and external audiences for the operating company to which assigned, including media relations, social media, employee communications, public policy communications, crisis communications, and advertising, ensuring clear, consistent messaging on complex issues for all stakeholders. Oversee the marketing as customer programs and offerings.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Plan and direct communication activities including media relations, social media, employee communications, public policy communications, crisis communications, and advertising.

- Provide communications counsel on general public relations matters.

- Develop and recommend communications, public relations and advertising objectives to meet the strategic direction of the Company.

- Direct the preparation of communication materials for dissemination to all stakeholders (internal & external) to ensure clear, consistent messaging.

- Support policies and achievement of goals, enhance communications and facilitate coordination of communications activities within the operating company, with other business units and with other internal and external audiences to support safety, operations, customer service, regulatory and other business unit goals.

- Plan and implement effective and innovative communications tools and processes for both internal and external audiences.

- Develop and implement communications plans to deal with crisis situations.

- Provide communications support for company programs and initiatives including when necessary.

- Ensure support of the AEP identity and branding in the community by maintaining the integrity, consistency and image of the AEP brand, as well as the branding of its subsidiary companies, through conformance with formally developed corporate identity standards.

- Coordinate with corporate staff and other business units to keep all parties apprised of significant developments and to ensure consistent communications throughout the enterprise.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

- Bachelor degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or related discipline.

Work Experience:

- Minimum 7 years in a relevant field with at least 3 years of leadership experience in a major corporation, government or news media environment.

Other Must Haves:

- Occasional travel may be required.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Master degree in communication or business administration desired.

Where You'll Work:

- On-Site in Tulsa, OK

- Base salary ranging between $132,562 - $172,333

- Short-term incentive

- Long-term incentive

- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401K, AEP pension

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

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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