Sr Communications Strategist Sr Communications Strategist NextEra Energy Remote · Palo, IA,

Sr Communications Strategist

Next Era Energy Remote
· Palo, IA, US 5 months ago

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Next Era Energy is seeking a communications professional to support the Duane Arnold Energy Center during a critical period of engagement, visibility, and stakeholder coordination. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape communications around one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in the Midwest.

The Communications Strategist will support internal and external communications at the Duane Arnold Energy Center, working closely with site leadership and Next Era Energy’s corporate communications team. The position focuses on storytelling, stakeholder engagement, media coordination, and content development tied to major project milestones and community outreach efforts.

• Develop and execute site‑level communications that support major milestones, regulatory activities and community engagement initiatives
• Draft and coordinate content for internal communications, digital platforms, social media and external outreach
• Support earned local media efforts, including coordination with corporate communications and preparation of background materials
• Monitor local media and community sentiment related to Duane Arnold Energy Center activities
• Assist with planning and execution of site events, media briefings and stakeholder engagements
• Draft accurate and consistent messaging that is aligned with Next Era Energy brand and communications standards
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Regulatory, Legal and External Affairs teams to support communication objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field and at least five years of work experience
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accessible messaging
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with site leadership, corporate teams and external stakeholders

• Good photography/video and design skills
• Experience with media relations and digital communications
• Familiarity with energy, nuclear or large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting communications for public‑facing initiatives

With minimal guidance from a lead or a leader, employees in this role are responsible for providing excellent communication support to assigned business unit as measured by completion of required planning and execution, and client feedback. Employees in this role are responsible for using business and customer insights to support the development and implementation of communication strategies and tactics to improve customer and stakeholder perception as measured by campaign results, which may include media coverage, and brand and message awareness results.

Employees in this role will be expected to provide excellent media relations support as measured by media results. This role requires a high performing individual with strong planning capabilities, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Supports development and execution of strategic communications plans, key messages, programs and campaigns to support business objectives using research/analytics. Creates visual and written content for internal and external channels (newsletters, digital and social media, video, etc.)
• Supports internal business partners on communications strategy and provides executive and communications support. Serves as liaison for assigned business units and serves as project manager for campaigns and cross-functional initiatives
• Drafts media statements/press releases,…