Manager Corporate Affairs

Summary of Responsibilities

Help shape the voice and reputation of the organization powering the future of energy. At American Transmission Company (ATC), our work connects communities, enables economic growth, and supports the reliable delivery of electricity across our region. Behind that mission is a commitment to transparent communication, strong stakeholder relationships, and trusted leadership. We’re looking for a Manager, Corporate Affairs to lead the strategy, messaging, and engagement efforts that strengthen and protect ATC’s reputation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced communications leader to influence executive decision-making, guide high-visibility communications, and help tell the story of an organization that plays a critical role in the energy future.

Why This Role Matters As Manager, Corporate Affairs, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and lead initiatives that shape how ATC is perceived by employees, customers, regulators, media, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.

• Develop and execute corporate affairs strategies that align communications with business goals.
• Influence executive messaging and organizational storytelling.
• Strengthen ATC’s reputation with external audiences and community stakeholders.
• Lead media relations and proactive brand visibility initiatives.
• Advance corporate giving, sponsor ships, and community investment programs.
• Guide crisis communications planning and response efforts during critical business situations.
• Lead and develop a talented team of communications professionals.
• Demonstrate measurable business value through impactful communications programs.

Build an integrated corporate affairs strategy that supports ATC’s business priorities and long-term reputation goals.

• Elevate ATC’s visibility and credibility across media, industry, and community audiences.
• Enhance executive communication effectiveness and messaging consistency
• Maximize the impact of corporate giving and sponsorship investments.
• Strengthen crisis communication readiness and executive response capabilities.
• Create meaningful development opportunities for your team.
• Implement metrics and reporting that demonstrate communications effectiveness and organizational impact.

You are a strategic communicator who understands how strong relationships, thoughtful messaging, and proactive engagement influence organizational success.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public affairs, public relations, corporate affairs, or strategic communications.
• Experience advising senior executives on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level communication strategies.
• Media relations expertise and experience managing high-profile communications initiatives.
• Experience leading communications teams and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of crisis communications, issues management, and executive communications.
• Experience overseeing corporate giving, sponsor ships, community relations, or social impact programs.
• Strong business acumen, including budget oversight and performance measurement.

Utility, infrastructure, energy, government affairs, or another regulated industry is beneficial, but strong transferable communications leadership is also valued.

• Strategic judgment Anticipates risk and connects communications strategy to enterprise objectives.
• Executive influence Builds credibility and provides confident counsel to senior leaders.
• Crisis leadership Remains thoughtful, timely, and composed during sensitive situations.
• Compelling storytelling Translates complex topics into clear, meaningful…