Description
| Develops and maintains relationships with various stakeholders and works with one or more designated operating companies in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of effective public relations strategies and programs designed to meet the operating company's strategic and operational needs. Provides public relations advice and counsel on the opportunities and implications of major business developments, particularly as they relate to the creative, cost-effective and timely use of public relations principles designed to create and maintain a positive corporate reputation with both internal and external audiences. Under the direction of department management, responsible for the public relations and communications of one or more of the corporation's business units and coordinates production of a wide variety of public relations and communication products and services. Implements the crisis communications and media relations activities of one or more of the corporation's business units. All MDU Resources employees are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in their day-to-day work routines for themselves and others. |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
- A working knowledge of public relations at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, marketing, communications, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Six years experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations or related discipline.
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| OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
- Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
- Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
- Requires moderate travel (up to 25%).
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| PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS |
- Experience working with the news media as a company spokesperson.
- Experience with multimedia production, including video production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES |
Use effective public relations strategies to work with and support creative staff and outside vendors in the production of a variety of creative materials, including publications, audio/video products, websites, electronic media, graphic design materials, advertising and marketing campaigns.
Provide writing services to produce news articles, newsletters, news releases, feature stories and video scripts, along with speeches, presentations and talking points for key operating unit executives.
Provide photography, videography, PowerPoint presentation and event planning services, as necessary, to complete various projects for the corporation and the operating companies.
Develop and implement effective media relations strategies for the designated operating company(s) on an annual basis and serve as a spokesperson for the designated operating company(s) for all general and trade news media.
Develop and implement effective crisis communications plans for the designated operating company(s). Be prepared to handle communications in the event of a crisis and complete rotational on call response for corporate wide media inquries.
- Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE - July 22, 2025
Offers for the position typically made between $94,460 - $118,080 DOE
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MDU Resources
Jul 08, 2025