Specialist, Internal Communications

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Lead Corporate Communications Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Date: August 26, 2026
Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

About CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy has served customers for more than 150 years through its long-standing utility operations. The company is focused on safely and reliably providing essential electricity and natural gas services while pursuing its goal of becoming one of the most respected utility companies in the United States.

CenterPoint Energy promotes an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, expertise, and contributions and where diverse perspectives support business success.

Job Summary

The Lead Corporate Communications Specialist will work as part of the Corporate Communications team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen CenterPoint Energy's reputation, brand, and commitment to the communities and environment it serves.

This position will take a leading role in planning, developing, and delivering internal and external communications across the company's operating footprint. The successful candidate will apply effective communication practices, protect the company's reputation, and identify opportunities to strengthen its public image.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Corporate Communications contact for the assigned region and provide strategic communication advice, recommend appropriate approaches, and assess the effectiveness of communication activities.

• Advise corporate executives, business leaders, colleagues, and other stakeholders on communication strategies that support organizational objectives.

• Develop and execute comprehensive internal and external communication plans, including messaging, communication channels, schedules, strategies, and performance measurement.

• Create and implement communication programs that support major business priorities and effectively communicate the company's services, capabilities, and objectives to important audiences.

• Develop communication strategies supporting regulatory and government affairs activities while communicating issues relevant to the company's business interests.

• Represent CenterPoint Energy publicly when required, including serving as a spokesperson, participating in media interviews, and engaging community members during meetings and events.

• Participate in the after-hours media response rotation.

• Organize and coordinate media and public speaking preparation for executives, managers, and employees who may represent the company before the media, opinion leaders, industry groups, or other external audiences.

• Oversee the development and production of various communication materials, including press releases, fact sheets, articles, presentations, speeches, videos, email communications, intranet content, brochures, posters, digital signage, and related materials.

• Participate in the company's emergency communications response team and work within the Incident Command System when required.

• Support crisis communications efforts and be prepared to work extended hours at CenterPoint Energy facilities during emergency situations.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or another closely related field.

Required Experience and Skills

• At least seven years of professional communications experience involving service as an organizational or corporate spokesperson.

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering integrated communications across multiple channels.

• Experience taking the lead on significant business issues or challenges, including analyzing complex information and presenting recommendations to management.

• Experience serving as a project leader or participating in task forces involving matters with substantial business impact.

• Proven ability to develop communication materials such as press releases, corporate statements, key messages, talking points, speeches, and related content.

• Experience providing communications support to senior executives and leadership teams within a corporate environment.

• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing strategic communications programs.

• Experience managing enterprise-wide or large-scale change communication initiatives.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling abilities.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage several complex assignments simultaneously.

What CenterPoint Energy Offers

Working at CenterPoint Energy provides an opportunity to contribute to services that are essential to customers and communities while developing a meaningful career.

Employees may receive:

• Competitive compensation.

• Paid training.

• Eligibility for benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

• Transit assistance.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Paid holidays and paid time off.

• Fitness club discounts.

• Access to an onsite wellness center at the Houston headquarters.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• A 401(k) Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match on employee contributions of up to 6%.

• An additional company contribution of 3% regardless of employee contribution.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CenterPoint Energy and its contractors and subcontractors comply with applicable federal equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements. The organization prohibits unlawful discrimination and supports employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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