Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Your Employer of Choice

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

- Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

- Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

- Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Job Description - Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

We’re seeking a confident communicator with a love for fast-paced work and an interest in public policy to join our Corporate Communications team. You’ll help explain our complex work to customers and other stakeholders, including the news media. With a wide range of subjects, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to continuous learning, Tucson Electric Power offers a unique opportunity to make a significant positive impact in our community.

What you will do:

- Serve as a trusted voice who keeps our story strong and consistent by balancing poise with personality and know-how

- Help shape the conversation by turning complex topics into timely, engaging, and effective communications

- Highlight our purpose, our people and our projects in support of our company’s strategic goals

- Build constructive professional relationships with news media representatives while working collaboratively with internal teams and coworkers

What you bring:

- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, including delivering key messages succinctly with clarity and integrity, either in person, online or on camera.

- Experience working in the media environment, either as a content producer or as a liaison, so you know what makes a good story and how to make a pitch that resonates.

- Strong writing skills in drafting press releases, talking points and news stories.

If you are a passionate communicator who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, and innovative environment, we invite you to join our team as a Corporate Communications Specialist. Help us drive positive change and shape the future of the energy industry.

Position Description

Develops communications that support the success of our company’s strategy and promote a positive perception of UNS Energy Corporation, Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services. Provides internal clients with strategic communications support to support programs and initiatives involving internal and external audiences. This may include written, audio, video or online communications, as assigned.

Position-Related Responsibilities

- Develops timely, engaging and effective communications as needed in the format, subject areas and/or platforms for which responsibility is assigned.

- Provides communication consulting, strategy development and implementation services to internal clients.

- Communicates with external audiences as needed through prepared materials, real-time interaction and prompt responses to appropriate inquiries. This may include responsibility for communicating with news media, as assigned.

- Tracks available performance metrics for assigned communication channels and adapts messaging strategy and tactics to achieve excellent performance.

- Coordinates effectively with co-workers, consultants and contractors to ensure prompt, effective project delivery.

- Contributes to the development and execution of communication plans on behalf of internal clients and/or the Corporate Communications team.

- Ensures that communications are consistent with the Company’s vision and values, advance its strategy and support the business area’s mission.

- Maintains ongoing proficiency in evolving communications platforms, standards and best-practices in the areas and disciplines for which responsibility is assigned.

- Represents the Company in local and national professional and civic organizations as appropriate.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

- This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Senior

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Seven or more years of relevant experience.

- Strong working relationships with relevant external stakeholders.

- Strong demonstrated skills in the area for which responsibility will be assigned (could include writing, photography, video, social media, illustration, graphic design, or other communications discipline)

- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

- Proficient with computer hardware and software for basic business applications, as well as any specialized equipment for the assigned communications role.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Skilled in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, executing on long-term and short-term business goals and objectives with operating with speed, accuracy and strong judgment.

- Energy industry experience or expertise

- Previous working experience with relevant stakeholders

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.