Leadership Communications Specialist

Leadership Communications Specialist

** Please Note: As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be  IN THE OFFICE a minimum of three (3) days per week  ….(Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays)….AND/OR as additionally required.

Job Summary

The Leadership Communications Specialist acts as a strategic partner and advisor to company leaders, enhancing their engagement across the business and service territory. Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement Communications Manager, this role involves crafting detailed briefing documents, coordinating event logistics, and managing sponsorship deliverables for senior-leader events.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer with a proven ability to interact, inform, and influence senior leaders on impactful messaging and engagements.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop written communications on behalf of company leaders, including emails, social media posts, video scripts, speeches, and other materials.

• Create and manage detailed briefing documents for senior-leader events, coordinating logistics and talking points with business partners and subject matter experts.

• Attend and provide on-site support for executive engagements, potentially during evenings or weekends, serving as a point of contact for company leaders.

• Assist the Manager of Stakeholder Engagement Communications with CEO and company-wide employee events or broadcasts (e.g., town halls, CEO updates), including content creation, coordination with company locations, and more.

• Prepare company leaders and executives for events and video tapings, including script preparation, fostering reviews, and obtaining necessary approvals.
   

Requirements:

• 5-8 years in corporate communication, media or executive consulting.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or public relations.

• Experience in the electric utility industry is a plus.

• Proven experience writing for executives, with samples.

• Expertise in managing senior-leader engagements and events.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first attitude.

• Ability to interact with and influence executives.

• Skilled in planning and executing large and small-scale events.

• Commitment to superior performance and safe work practices.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

• Collaborative team player with strong organizational and editorial skills.

• Takes initiative, ownership of assignments and personal responsibility.

• Willingness and ability to travel.
  
   

Demonstrated skills

Business Acumen:

• Knows & understands the industry, Southern Company, Georgia Power and customers

Business Execution:

• Drives results

• Thinks critically and strategically 

• Demonstrates ability to:

  • Makes decisions

  • Plan & organize

Communication:

• Listens to understand

• Effective oral & written communications

• Effective visual communications

Organization Savvy:

• Demonstrates political savvy

• Builds relationships

Personal Attributes:

• Promotes safety orientation 

• Demonstrates Our Values

• Behaves ethically

  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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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: 9013

Job Category: Communications & External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power