Xcel Energy

Senior Media Relations Representative

Senior Media Relations Representative
Notice info
LocationDenver, CO
Salary$82,800-$117,600
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

As a practitioner and Media Relations lead, position is responsible for generating rich, engaging earned media coverage of the Company in areas that will make the biggest impact with customers and stakeholders, driving business results and brand awareness. Elevate the Company's public profile through the strategic pursuit of media, thought leadership and speaking opportunities among target publications, audiences and markets.

Essential Responsibilities

Applying extensive media relations experience, work with key leaders and managers to recommend, plan and implement broad-based communications strategies for critical company policies, projects and programs, and key communications strategies to engage regional and national news media. Counsel and train corporate officers, key managers and spokespersons regarding news media strategies.
Craft company news releases and other strategic communications for external and internal audiences. Provide safety and customer services messages on an around-the-clock basis, if necessary, through the appropriate sharing of after-hours and on-call duties. Monitor and analyze news media coverage of the Company and other energy-related issues. Advise company management on suggested courses of action.
Provide strategic communication counsel to executives and pursue speaking engagements and PR opportunities to position leadership on the local and national stage.
Collaborate with other media relations representatives on corporate initiatives, projects and messaging.
Manage necessary administrative functions.


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications.
Seven years of experience in media relations or public relations required.
Experience in utility company media relations, as a reporter or work in a newsroom is highly desirable.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $117,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


Deadline to Apply: 07/25/25

EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Senior Media Relations Representative

Xcel Energy
Salary
$82800 - $117600
Denver, CO
10 days ago
company-logo

Media Relations Senior Specialist

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Job Typefull time
Salary
$99400 - $149100
Rosemead, CA
26 days ago
company-logo

Media Relations Senior Specialist

Southern California Edison
Salary
$99400 - $149100
Rosemead, CA
27 days ago
company-logo

Media Relations Representative

Xcel Energy
Salary
$71900 - $102100
Denver, CO
21 days ago
company-logo

Senior Public Relations Representative

MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Job Typefull time
Salary
$94460 - $118080
Bismarck, ND
16 days ago
company-logo

Senior Media Manager

CLEAResult
Job Typefull time
Salary
$97600 - $146400
Texas, United States
29 days ago
company-logo

Senior Media Analyst

CLEAResult
Job Typefull time
Salary
$82000 - $100000
New Jersey, United States
3 days ago
company-logo

Media Relations Advisor

ExxonMobil
 
Spring, TX
20 days ago
company-logo

Media Public Relations Specialist

Snohomish County PUD
Job Typefull time
Salary
$91215 - $143025
Greater Seattle Area
22 days ago
company-logo

Media Relations Coordinator

Canadian National Exhibition
 
Toronto, ON
16 days ago
company-logo

Senior Human Resources Representative

Kinder Morgan
Job Typefull time
 
Indianapolis, IN
6 days ago
company-logo

Senior Human Resources Representative

Kinder Morgan
Job Typefull time
Salary
$65000 - $145000
Argo, IL
6 days ago
company-logo

Senior Human Resources Representative

Kinder Morgan
Job Typefull time
 
Tulsa, OK
6 days ago
company-logo

Senior Director, Integrated Media & Marketing

New York Power Authority
Salary
$175000 - $225000
White Plains, NY
17 days ago
company-logo

Media & Public Relations Specialist II or III

Snohomish County PUD
Job Typefull time
 
Everett, WA
19 days ago
company-logo

Media & Public Relations Specialist II or III

Snohomish County PUD No.1
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$91215 - $143025
Everett, WA
22 days ago
company-logo

Senior Corporate Brand Media Advisor

ExxonMobil
 
Spring, TX
23 days ago
company-logo

Senior Policy Communications Advisor

TC Energy
Job TypeFull time
 
Washington, DC
22 days ago
company-logo

Senior HR Representative

Westinghouse Electric Company
Job Typefull time
 
Hopkins, SC
27 days ago
company-logo

Government Affairs Representative, Senior.

Pacific Gas and Electric
Job Typefull time
Salary
$102000 - $162000
Oakland, CA
3 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Analyst

Coronado Resources
Job TypeFull time
 
Dallas, TX
2 months ago
company-logo

Professional Landman

Penterra Services, LLC
Job TypeContract
 
Lovington, NM
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

LPR Energy
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Landman

R. Lacy Services, Ltd.
Job TypeFull time
 
Longview, TX
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Business Analyst – Accounting

Permian Resources
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$110000 - $150000
The Woodlands, Texas
13 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull time
 
Lafayette, LA
5 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull time
 
Dallas, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull time
 
Houston, TX
over 1 year ago
company-logo

Landman

Stockyards Energy Land Services
Job TypeContract
 
Akiachak, TX
7 months ago
company-logo

Title Landman

Sustain Land Services
Job TypeFull time
 
Norman, OK
4 months ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull time
 
Austin, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Title Reviewer

Innovation Land Services
Job TypeFull time
 
Pittsburgh, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

contract Landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull time
 
Midland, TX
5 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Oliva Gibbs PLLC
Job TypeFull time
 
Houston, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Civil/Structural Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$30 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Data Analyst

River City Science Academy
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$20 - $45
Jacksonville, FL
4 months ago
company-logo

Software Integrations Developer

Permian Resources
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$160000 - $210000
The Woodlands, Texas
13 days ago
company-logo

Senior Division Order Analyst

Formentera
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$110000 - $130000
Austin, TX
about 1 year ago