Sr. Specialist, Internal Communications

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The internal communications specialist is responsible for contributing to the development of internal communication strategies for Southern Company Gas’ Southern Operations, which includes Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) and Chattanooga Gas (CGC). Leads the development of internal communications plans and programs, and project manages them from beginning to end. Key contributor to the success of company’s employee engagement and change management initiatives. Provides communication counsel and support to all business units and functional areas within AGL and CGC. Writes original material and edits/proofreads material produced by co-workers. Responsible for company information bulletins and FUEL postings that originate from AGL and CGC internal communications. This position will also assist in AGL and CGC external communications as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or similar combination of education and experience may be acceptable
• Minimum three years in employee communications, corporate communications or related field
• Very strong written communication and project management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Demonstrated ability to handle information in a sensitive and confidential manner, ability to work well with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to be self-directed and take a proactive approach to everyday responsibilities
• Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to handle business with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
• Ability to manage and complete multiple high-priority projects and activities with strict time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and schedule various tasks in a dependable and organized manner with little direction
• Ability to interface with diplomacy and tact at all levels, including executives, employees, customers and board of directors
• Efficient in Microsoft Office and software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work in a team environment with diverse disciplines and backgrounds
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

Nice To Haves

• Energy industry experience valuable

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of internal communication strategies for Southern Company Gas’ Southern Operations, which includes Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) and Chattanooga Gas (CGC)
• Responsible for execution of companywide and business partner-specific internal communication programs
• Writes and edits internal communications in support of corporate, business unit and business partner initiatives
• Develops communication schedules and project communications plans for specific initiatives
• Assists in some AGL and CGC external communications as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior