Southern Company • Durham, NC 27722
Job #2686247648
Description
PowerSecure is looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies and serves as point of contact for communication counsel for various departments and initiatives. The position includes writing for a variety of platforms - such as content for news sites, executive talking points and video scripts - and collaborating to organize and manage events.
Manage various company accounts, providing strategic communications counsel.
Interface with officers and managers, as appropriate, in the development and achievement of business goals, including, among other things, presentation development, communication of key initiative announcements and special projects.
Collaborate with the marketing team to co-develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for both internal and external campaigns.
Write for company vehicles including Power Portal; talking points for executives; email announcements; social media posts; video scripts; and more.
Support Public Relations efforts outside of regular responsibilities, such as storm and other emergency communications.
Participate in the creative process for campaign development, contributing to the ideation and creation of compelling content relevant to targeted audiences.
Provide communication support and expertise to supplement the marketing team's initiatives, including copywriting and editing for promotional materials.
Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; be self-directed and innovative in developing communications aimed at internal and external audiences.
Strong teamwork and project management skills needed.
Education
Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations, writing, communications, marketing, media or related field is required with demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to analyze, interpret and effectively communicate complex information.
Experience working in the electric utility field a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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