Operations Communications Consultant

Xcel Energy

. Plans, researches, writes, edits and coordinates development of print, electronic and web-based communications, including brochures, bill inserts, fact sheets, presentations and collateral material .

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,700 - $104,633 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, researches, writes, edits and coordinates development of print, electronic and web-based communications, including brochures, bill inserts, fact sheets, presentations and collateral material
Coordinates work and schedules with graphic designers, ensuring final products meet client needs
Documents and improves processes to produce quality, on-time results within budget
Serves on various cross-functional teams to provide communications perspectives and helps develop and implement plans and tactics to achieve team's mission
Provides communications counsel to clients
Works closely with vendor-partners, ensuring production meets quality and timing requirements; receives invoices and initiates payment process, including ensuring correct budget codes are used
Understands and supports Xcel Energy's brand; demonstrates behaviors in accordance with the corporate values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related discipline
At least 5 years’ experience in positions that require significant, direct interaction with clients, designers and production vendors
Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, quickly and accurately, incorporating key messages and calls to action and using appropriate language and tone for the target audience
Able to progress on a variety of projects during the course of the workday and accustomed to working at a fast pace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingcommunications planningprocess documentationproject coordinationbudget managementclient interactionpresentation developmentcollateral material creationfact sheet development

Soft Skills

team collaborationclient counselingtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailclear communicationconcisenesscreativityproblem-solvingfast-paced work

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in journalismBachelor's degree in communicationsBachelor's degree in marketingBachelor's degree in public relations