Team Leader – External Communications and Public Engagement

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. Lead and develop communications professionals while setting priorities and expectations .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePewaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $160,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated communications strategies across various channels, while effectively leading and mentoring communications professionals. Proficient in translating complex topics into accessible content and managing reputation-sensitive communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Of Communications ProfessionalsIntegrated Communications StrategiesCrisis And Issue-Response ManagementMedia Relations And Reputation ManagementDigital Accessibility And Brand Governance

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Hard Skills

External Communications StrategyContent DevelopmentPerformance Evaluation MetricsAudience Insights AnalysisDigital Campaign Management

Soft Skills

Coaching And MentoringWorkload PrioritizationResource AlignmentStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Social Media PlatformsContent CalendarsAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsPublic EngagementUtility Industry ExperienceEnergy Policy Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop communications professionals while setting priorities and expectations
Align resources, delegate work and establish accountability for quality, timing and outcomes
Develop external communications strategies aligned with business priorities and major initiatives
Build media relationships and coordinate proactive reputation management
Monitor media coverage, public opinion and emerging issues
Maintain crisis and issue-response readiness through plans, roles and coordination
Lead communications for emerging issues, high-profile projects and reputation-sensitive situations
Partner with leaders and internal teams to deliver consistent messages across channels
Connect websites, social media, digital campaigns and content into a unified audience experience
Guide publishing, monitoring and response coordination across LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
Improve usability, digital accessibility, engagement and reach
Lead enterprise editorial strategy, content calendars and development across articles, project updates, videos, infographics, executive messaging and thought leadership
Translate complex transmission, reliability, infrastructure and energy-policy topics into accessible stories
Safeguard consistent voice and visual identity across communications and stakeholder touchpoints
Evaluate performance using engagement, reach, audience growth and stakeholder interaction metrics
Turn analytics and audience insights into recommendations for leadership
Refine channel, content and campaign strategies based on measurable results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive experience in corporate communications, external affairs, public relations, public engagement, media relations or a closely related communications function
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field
Demonstrated leadership of communications professionals, including coaching, workload prioritization, resource alignment and delivery accountability
Experience building integrated communications strategies across earned, owned and digital channels
Experience communicating complex, technical or policy-sensitive topics to public and stakeholder audiences
Experience supporting major projects, public-facing initiatives, reputation-sensitive issues or stakeholder campaigns
Working knowledge of brand governance, digital accessibility expectations and communications review in partnership with legal or compliance teams
Utility, energy, infrastructure or similarly regulated-industry experience is especially relevant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Employer-sponsored pension plan
401(k) match
HSA contribution
Life & disability insurance
Health care benefits
Generous time off plans
Flexible work arrangements
Purpose-driven work
People-centric culture
Growth and development opportunities
Cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and stretch assignments
Comprehensive rewards and well-being offerings
Reliable innovation opportunities