WGL - Manager, Communications

AltaGas • Washington, DC

13d

About The Position

If you’re energized by shaping narratives that matter, helping educate stakeholders and the community, and building understanding of the true value of the energy that powers their daily lives - this role is built for you. Washington Gas and SEMCO Energy are building a modern, high-impact communications team. Every day brings something new - cross-functional strategy work, media engagement, issues management, event support, policy conversations, and executive storytelling. You’ll be at the center of one of the most important conversations in the region: the future of energy, the benefits of natural gas, and the policies shaping it. If you have strong media relationships, a passion for energy policy or regulated industry communications, and the drive to build something meaningful, you’ll thrive here.

Requirements

• Experienced in media relations with existing relationships, ideally in energy, utilities, or regulated industries
• High‑energy, proactive, and deeply motivated - someone who naturally stays ahead of the story, not behind it
• Skilled at developing messaging and communications strategies for diverse audiences including policymakers, customers, regulators, and employees
• Comfortable in advocacy or public affairs environments and interested in energy policy, the role of natural gas, and strategic storytelling
• Excited about attending conferences, events, and community activities
• Effective at partnering cross‑functionally
• Drawn to the opportunity of a function in the rebuild stage
• 8–10 years in communications, public relations, media relations, or public affairs (utility or regulated industry experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated success managing media inquiries and cultivating reporter relationships
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Crisis communications and high‑stakes issues management experience
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams educating stakeholders
• A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach to execution

Nice To Haves

• utility or regulated industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Communications & External Affairs in developing and executing company-wide communications strategies aligned with business priorities, regulatory objectives, and stakeholder needs
• Gather insights across internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and integrated communications planning
• Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including media statements, talking points, pitches, and briefing documents
• Build and sustain relationships with local media outlets
• Assist in crisis planning and execution, including rapid response messaging, internal coordination, and stakeholder updates
• Support incident communications related to safety, regulatory matters, and operational events
• Oversee high-quality content development across channels (newsletters, speeches, website updates, video scripts, social media, thought leadership)
• Ensure all communications are accessible, consistent, and aligned with corporate strategy
• Help build team capacity, processes, and measurement frameworks
• Serve as an extension of leadership, stepping in to support team management and priority setting as needed
• Provide communications support for corporate events, community engagements, regulatory hearings, and internal employee events
• Draft speeches, executive communications, and talking points for the CEO and senior leadership
• Act as a key liaison across departments to ensure communications is embedded in decision-making
• Participate in internal working groups and project teams to anticipate communication needs

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary range of $123,800 to $180,125 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
• In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits.
• These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy.
• We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed