Regional Affairs Director (Northeast Region)
Ppl Corporation
Strategic community liaison overseeing stakeholder relations & corporate citizenship for PPL.
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Scranton, PA
Hybrid
Company Size
9,657 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Design
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Electric Distribution
Electric Transmission
Gas Distribution
Gas Transmission
Regulated Generation
Power Generation
Wholesale Energy Sales
Retail Energy Supply
Role
What you would be doing
media relations
community outreach
stakeholder management
emergency on-call
mentorship
corporate citizenship
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Communicate on important issues concerning PPL and promote positive messages about PPL through print, television, and social media.
- Serve as a member of the company's on-call rotation for emergencies and after-hours media inquiries. Mentor new RADs to ensure quality and consistency of approach throughout all regions.
- Provide strategic leadership at all levels of the company, and with key stakeholders, to manage PPL issues in communities. Develop and maintain solid working relationships with federal, state and local elected officials and their staffs, providing them with information to enable positive outcomes for PPL, and helping them to resolve constituent issues that involve PPL.
- Identify emerging issues that could reflect negatively on PPL, work with company personnel and community representatives on these issues and provide leadership to develop and implement solutions.
- Complies with all Company policies and standards
- Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with local municipalities and community stakeholders to proactively advance company goes, address emerging issues collaboratively, and foster open, two-way communication. Serve as a primary PPL liaison for elected officials, business leaders, civic organizations, and special interest groups on a broad range of corporate matters.
- Work to build and maintain community relationships that will enable management of issues and enhancement PPL's positive reputation.
- Participate in community and economic development activities, demonstrating that PPL is a valued partner in building community prosperity. Oversee regional public and charitable contributions. Direct a wide range of corporate citizenship programs such as sponsorships, support of United Way, and similar programs in which PPL has a corporate interest.
What you bring
media relations
bachelor's
mba
5+ years
spanish
microsoft office
- Broad base of knowledge of the PPL business or regulated utility industry.
- Media relations expertise including experience conducting on-camera interviews.
- Strong knowledge of state and local government and personal network. Extensive community experience.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, political science, English, business, economics, or other relevant field
- 5+ years of experience in relevant field
- Completely comfortable communicating via social media, e-mail newsletters and web.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities
- Ten years of relevant business experience.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Known, credible presence among community leaders in region.
- Advanced degree such as MBA or MPA
- Fluent in Spanish or other language appropriate to PPL Service Territory.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Strong proficiency in computer skills, including a good comfort level with excel, power point, Microsoft office
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1920
Year of Incorporation
The company was established in 1920 as Pennsylvania Power & Light, marking the beginning of its journey in the energy sector.
$14 billion invested
Infrastructure Investment
Over recent years, the company has invested over $14 billion to modernize its grid and strengthen infrastructure.
$7–8 billion annual revenue
Financial Performance
The company generates approximately $7–8 billion in annual revenue, reflecting its position as a large-cap utility provider.
50 J.D. Power awards
Customer Satisfaction Recognition
Its grid modernization efforts have earned national recognition, including over 50 J.D. Power awards for customer satisfaction.
- Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, it operates across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island.
- Structured into three regulated segments—Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island—it delivers both electricity and natural gas.
- Over recent years, it has invested more than $14 billion (up to $20 billion by 2028) to modernize its grid and strengthen infrastructure.
- Typical projects include transmission upgrades, smart-grid technology deployment, and large-scale infrastructure resilience enhancements.
- Its grid modernization efforts have earned national recognition, including over 50 J.D. Power awards for customer satisfaction.
- Notably, after spinning off non-regulated generation in 2015 and selling UK operations in 2021, it refocused on U.S. utilities and acquired Rhode Island Energy in 2022.
- Safety and Health: We do not compromise on safety and health.
- Customer Focus: We deliver customer service that is second to none.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We value each other and appreciate our differences.
- Performance Excellence and Innovation: We get the job done right, and we are always improving.
- Integrity and Openness: We do the right thing.
- Corporate Citizenship: We are environmentally conscious and invested in the communities we serve.
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through comprehensive sustainability strategies.
70% and 80% Reduction
CO2 and GHG Emissions Targets
Reduction targets for CO2 and other greenhouse gases, with 70% by 2035 and 80% by 2040 from 2010 levels.
$20B Investment
Infrastructure Modernization
Invested $20 billion over the last decade to modernize transmission and distribution infrastructure in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
$2.4B Improvements
Infrastructure Completed 2023
Completed $2.4 billion in infrastructure improvements in 2023, on time and within budget.
- Engaged in over 150 active R&D projects.
- Generated $75 million in O&M savings in 2023 through technology and transformation initiatives.
- Expanded use of smart grids, automation, data analytics, and AI.
- Donated over $13.6 million to community improvement initiatives in 2023.
- Achieved top-quartile reliability across utilities and best-in-nation generation reliability in Kentucky.
- Discloses via CDP, EEI‑AGA and aligns with GRI, SASB and TCFD frameworks.
Top 1 utility
ESG & workforce diversity ranking
Recognized as the top utility company by DiversityInc for its commitment to ESG and workforce diversity.
100% DEI score
Disability Equality Index
Received a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) in 2019 and annually since 2018, earning recognition as a Best Place to Work for disability inclusion.
100+ students supported
Day-in-the-Life program
Hosts an annual program providing real-world work experience for college students on the autism spectrum and other disabilities.
Annual conference held
Diverse business partnerships
Organizes an annual supplier diversity conference focused on expanding opportunities for diverse business partnerships.
- Company-wide DEI strategy focused on workforce development, inclusive culture, community support, customer engagement, and diverse supplier partnerships.
- 16 employee-led resource groups fostering professional development and cultural awareness.
- Active REACH employee resource group addressing the needs and well-being of employees with disabilities.
- Mentorship opportunities through Disability:IN’s NexGen Leaders program.
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