Senior Policy Communications Advisor

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself - we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity

Are you a communications and media professional who thrives at the intersection of energy policy and advocacy? Are you passionate about energy and have a strong commitment to expanding access to meet growing demand, and helping to connect the energy we all need to power our lives and livelihoods in the communities across North America?If so, this role might be for you!

Our U.S. Communications team is seeking a Senior Policy Communications Advisor based in Washington, D.C.Reporting to the Director, Business Communications, and working in close collaboration with our Government Relations and Policy teams, this senior-level position involves developing and implementing communications strategies to inform, move and mobilize key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a strategic communications professional with spokesperson experience; a passion for public policy and politics; a deep network of political, business and energy media contacts; and a solid understanding of today's communications landscape including the tools, platforms and technologies required to support effective communications.

Note: We request all applicants to please include a cover letter at the beginning of their resume.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans aligned with policy and advocacy objectives
• Write and disseminate various communication materials such as briefs, messaging, speeches, website content, social media posts
• With a one-team mindset, coordinate and align with the greater communications department to amplify our voice and position across internal and external channels
• Develop a keen understanding of our business and keep a pulse on evolving trends internally and throughout the energy industry and policy environment
• Craft clear, persuasive messaging on complex policy issues for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and the public
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies and supporting content and collateral in support of new energy infrastructure projects and business priorities

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and serve as a subject matter expert, securing media coverage, and responding to media inquiries
• Identify proactive opportunities to contribute to the external conversation and pitch media
• Serve as a spokesperson when needed, representing the organization to media and at public events

• Project management, executive speaker support, event support
• Engage with various stakeholders, including industry associations, and the public, to ensure TC Energy's business priorities are reflected in advocacy efforts
• Support project communications and related in-community events such as open houses as needed

• Support emergency response and crisis management and act as Public Information Officer as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Six or more years' experience in a communications, journalism, public affairs or community relations role
• Proven experience in issues and reputation management, crisis communications and project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of current affairs, the U.S. political and regulatory systems and policy development
• Established media contacts and relationships, particularly in political media
• Excellent writing skills and proven experience writing and executing communications and issues management plans
• Strong understanding of media landscape and proven ability to secure media coverage
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in public or government affairs, advocacy organizations, or political campaigns
• Public speaking experience
• Digital communications and social media expertise
• Understanding of the energy industry and relevant policy areas
• Experience translating complex policy concepts into accessible language

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Overnight stays away from home base will be required (estimated up to 15% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required
• Possess, or be eligible to receive, a valid passport and maintain travel eligibility for Domestic, Cross Border, and International Travel (including the USA and Mexico)

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.