EQT is a distinctive, innovative and continually-growing energy company with an emphasis on Appalachian area natural gas activities including production, gathering and processing, distribution, transmission, storage and marketing.

Description

Develops and coordinates communications and public relations activities for the organization. Responsibilities include the following:

Plans and conducts government relations program designed to create and maintain favorable public and legislative image for the Company;
Represents Company to the press and public by acting as chief company spokesperson;
Fields and directs responses to all media-related and governmental inquires;
Plans and implements organization's public relations strategies, policies and procedures;
Develops contacts and relationships with media representatives to provide opportunities for the Company's point of view to be heard, and to promote awareness of the Company and its products and services;
Assists and coaches Company staff with public speaking engagements, presentations and preparation of articles for publication;
Advises management on federal, state and local government legislative initiatives and activities which impact or may impact the Company;
Coordinates the Company's government relations programs including the preparation and distribution of the communications materials designed to keep applicable groups informed of the Company's programs, accomplishments and/or points of view; and
Represents Company during community projects, and at political functions and business gatherings.

Required Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret proposed legislation, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, proposed legislation or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, communications or a closely related field
At least six years of related experience in public relations
Master's degree in business administration or a related field preferred

SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 05/21/09
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