Leadership and Employee Communications Specialist
Please Note: There will be an in-office presence expectation at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required.
** The position will require some travel (approximately up to 25%) across Georgia, some of which will be overnight.
Please Also Note : You will be required to use your own vehicle while traveling & you WILL be reimbursed for mileage.
Please read the Fleet driving verbiage at the bottom of this Job Description carefully prior to applying.
Relocation assistance may be provided if needed & if you qualify.
The Leadership and Employee Communications Specialist serves as a strategic business partner to internal business clients and is responsible for providing the communication planning and implementation support necessary to advance functional, strategic and operational goals. This position reports to the Leadership and Employee Communications Manager.
The successful candidate will be a strong writer who develops issue- or event-specific communication plans for both internal and external audiences and ensures client communications align with company strategy and branding. This person must be able to understand complex business messages and deliver them to broad internal audiences in an easy-to-comprehend and effective fashion.
The candidate will work closely with internal clients and region contacts to provide support on key initiatives; organize internal and external events as needed; create messaging for multiple channels, including video, social media platforms and contribute extensive editorial assistance to online publications.
The role requires strong writing, copy-editing and PowerPoint presentation skills; the ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years previous experience working in a corporate communication or media environment
- Experience with the electric utility industry a plus
- Experience supporting executive-level communications preferred
- Related undergraduate degree (journalism/mass communications/marketing or public relations)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and meaningfully to audiences of diverse backgrounds and levels across the organization
- Highly effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across an organization
- Demonstrated ability to write for a wide variety of forms – speeches, talking points, presentations, print publications, websites, video, correspondence, magazines, fact sheets, Q&As, customer and other business communications, etc.
- Successful experience planning, project managing and implementing communication projects.
- Highly motivated, ability to assess communication needs and drive appropriate responses with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle tight deadlines, multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- Strong listening, creative thinking, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
- Takes initiative, ownership of assignments and personal responsibility
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Expertise in Microsoft Office: Word and PowerPoint and Outlook are required; working knowledge of Excel is a plus
- Technical experience with SharePoint, html, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe InDesign a plus
- Willingness and ability to travel
Principle Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Corporate Communication point of contact for internal clients
- Identifies and develops story ideas that highlight the company’s focus areas, values and culture
- Collaborate with department contacts to create high-quality content, including speeches, talking points, presentations, video scripts and other forms of communication in support of company goals and business unit priorities
- Write stories, create graphics and presentations that illustrate our culture
- Create high quality, compelling company-wide communications for a variety of channels (email, video, websites, social media)
- Interact, inform and influence clients on proper and impactful messaging
- Ability to understand complex business issues and deliver messages to internal audiences in an easy-to-comprehend and effective manner
- Research, write, edit, proofread, produce and distribute print, online and video communications to targeted audiences internally and externally
- Edit the work of other departments that prepare executive materials in draft
- Proactively partner with media relations to identify media opportunities and garner positive coverage throughout the state
- Serve as a spokesperson for the company
- Participate in crisis communication (e.g. storm response)
- Participate in emergency nuclear communication training and exercises
- Work with executives, directors and managers to collect and support communication initiatives
- Ensure all communication materials meet company standards and explore new ways to support business units and engage employees
- Other duties will be assigned
This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle OR your own vehicle for company purposes (you will be reimbursed for mileage.) The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
- Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
- Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
- Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 17165
Job Category: Communications & External Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
