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Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist

CompanyRELIABILITYFIRST CORPORATION
LocationIndependence
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 17, 2026
About The Company
ReliabilityFirst works to maintain the reliability, security and resilience of the electric grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia, which stretches from the Atlantic Seaboard to Lake Michigan. The electric grid is the backbone of our economy, is critical for our national security and necessary to support our public welfare. In fact, a reliable and secure electric grid is fundamental to our most basic daily routines and needs. Our mission is to ensure that this cornerstone to our national well-being is reliable and secure – not only for today but also for tomorrow. To achieve this mission, we bring together a diverse and broad spectrum of experts from across the nation with various professional, technical, and industry backgrounds. We identify and prioritize risks facing our electric grid; determine sustainable mitigation strategies to address these identified risks; and develop and deploy communication and outreach strategies to drive awareness and further ensure risk resolution. Our team includes electrical engineers, computer engineers and cyber security experts, statisticians and risk experts, attorneys and regulatory experts, professional auditors, systems engineers, organizational design experts, and professional trainers. ReliabilityFirst is one of only six regional companies across North America that are responsible for this vital work. Specifically, our company is responsible for the reliability and security of the electric grid in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes areas of the United States, which includes all or portions of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia. We are proud to call Cleveland, Ohio, our home.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: Remote - Independence, OH 44131

About RF:

ReliabilityFirst Corporation is focused on preserving and enhancing reliability, security, and resilience of the Bulk Power System across 13 states and the District of Columbia. ReliabilityFirst is uniquely positioned to work closely with transmission, generation, and other power companies as well as the federal government to help identify and ensure the mitigation of operational risks and physical and cyber security threats to the electric grid.

 

Culture Statement:

At ReliabilityFirst, we are more than just a team – we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring the reliability and security of the electric grid. Our people are our greatest assets, and we believe that their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences are what drive our success. If you’re looking for a career that offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, work-life harmony, and the opportunity to be part of a mission that matters, then we invite you to join us at ReliabilityFirst. Together, we can ensure a reliable and secure electric grid for today and tomorrow.

 

Purpose of Position:

ReliabilityFirst is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist to help advance its mission of promoting grid reliability and security. This position is responsible for producing high-quality technical reports and research that clearly communicate complex reliability data and findings to internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. The role will collaborate across the organization to improve communication processes and methods, ensuring that risks to the reliability and security of the electric grid are effectively conveyed to a broad audience, including the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Enterprise, electric utility stakeholders, and state agencies. The Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist will report to the Manager of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, will have no direct supervisory duties, and will have cross-functional responsibilities throughout the organization.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across RF to gather technical data and insights
  • Draft, edit, and format critical reliability reports, such as reliability assessments, event analyses, and regulatory filings, ensuring all submissions are accurate, clear, and defensible
  • Analyze and summarize industry data, visualizations, and research findings for clear communication
  • Monitor industry developments and incorporate new information into ongoing reports and documentation
  • Develop high-impact communication materials that translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and language for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders, executive management, and industry
  • Ensure all work products adheres to internal standards, legal requirements, and best practices for clarity, structure and message strategy
  • Maintain version control and document management systems for technical publications
  • Support the creation of presentations, white papers, videos and briefing materials for external stakeholders
  • Review and revise existing documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency, maintaining and improving documentation standards and templates
  • Support website content changes, social media postings and newsletter publications
  • Provide support for media inquiries when necessary, drafting statements and press releases, and staying abreast of relevant news coverage to our organization and interests

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in outreach and communications or a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Technical Writing, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the energy or utility sector
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document design tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex and technical material without losing accuracy
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Experience working with cross-functional technical teams
  • Excellent data analysis and presentation creation skills

 

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with electric grid reliability concepts, NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) standards, and regulatory frameworks
  • Knowledge of the operation and analysis of the Bulk Power System
  • Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance documentation processes
  • Familiarity with SharePoint or other content management systems

Qualifications


Key Skills
Technical WritingData AnalysisCommunicationCollaborationDocument ManagementReport WritingEditingPresentation CreationAttention to DetailProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeResearchSocial MediaMedia InquiriesElectric GridRegulatory Compliance
Categories
EnergyEngineeringGovernment & Public SectorData & AnalyticsConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist will produce high-quality technical reports and research to communicate complex reliability data to various stakeholders. This role involves collaboration across the organization to improve communication processes regarding risks to the electric grid.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
124
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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