Oncor Electric Delivery

Communications Representative

Dallas, TX

full_time

$69,463-$92,618

About This Job

Salary Range: $69,463-$92,618 Relocation: No About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

As a Communications Representative at Oncor, you’re responsible for tactical development and execution of project specific communications initiatives with a heavy focus on internal communications that keeps employees informed and engaged. You’ll prepare a wide variety of written materials, coordinate with internal clients and communications teams ensuring collaboration, message consistency and clarity that aligns with Oncor’s goals. This position will cultivate relationships with appropriate members of the media, and monitor company social media channels to alert Communications Team Leadership if action is needed. The role includes taking the lead to independently develop initiatives to proactively generate positive public events and news opportunities for the company.

This position is a hybrid work environment with 3 days in-office based at our Woodall Rodgers – Dallas, TX location.

Key Responsibilities

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Acts as company’s internal roving reporter, to develop videos, take photos and write and copy edit articles for Oncor’s internal and external channels, including the intranet, digital signage and Oncor’s newsroom “The Wire.”

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Coordinates outside vendors and internal resources for successful execution of public events and news media opportunities. Tracks results and measurements upon completion of projects.

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Manages daily “Oncor in the News” email blast and fields internal communications requests from various Oncor departments, leadership and training organizations, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and more

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Develops and executes programs to communicate the company’s position on a broad range of topics.

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Develops internal network for information gathering and expert support.

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Develops relationships with the working press or other external audiences to facilitate the flow of information to the company’s various audiences.

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Serves as a company spokesperson and/or manager of information and coordinates interview of subject matter experts.

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Develops ideas for proactive internal and external news, social media and/or public relations opportunities to successfully generate positive news placements or employee/public consumption.

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Perform other duties as assigned when required.

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions: This position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:

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Occasional long, irregular hours.

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On call 24 hours.

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Rotates responding to media after hours while also working days.

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Use of a personal computer, computer terminal and/or telephone over 2 hours a day.

Skills

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Proven expertise in creating news-worthy articles and public event opportunities.

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Knowledge of social media trends and business.

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Strong communicator with demonstrated writing proficiency and familiarity with AP Style.

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Superior project management skills.

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Ability and comfort in meeting with senior managers and executives to discuss and plan company activities.

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Flexible and nimble enough to respond to changing media and communications opportunities.

Education & Experience

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High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required and 3+ years of media or public relations communications experience.

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Will consider applicants with a degree in advertising, journalism, communications and 2+ years of media or public relations communications experience in lieu of above criteria.

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Applicants with experience in a large corporate or agency environment are encouraged to apply.

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Applicants with knowledge of energy and/or competitive businesses are encouraged to apply.

Measure Of Success

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Successfully, communicates company messages to our employees and, when needed, in media interviews on a wide variety of topics.

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Becomes a trusted consultant for employees through detailed management of our intranet, performing upgrades and upkeep and creating new pages.

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Creation of timely written content for external and internal sites.

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Generate continued positive media coverage for the company.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

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Annual incentive program.

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Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).

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Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.

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401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.

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401k match with student debt program.

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Cash balance pension plan.

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Adoption Assistance.

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Mental health resources.

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Employee resource groups.

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Tuition reimbursement.

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Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.

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Paid parental leave.

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Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.

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Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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