Job Title:
Senior Communications Specialist Location : Glen Allen, VA Pay : $56.09/HR Duration:
12 Months Local candidates only to Richmond - Innsbrook - fully remote not optional Work schedule:
Flex 9 - Every other Friday off. 3-2 hybrid Job Summary:
The safe and successful operation of a nuclear fleet depends upon the orchestrated efforts of hundreds of dedicated professionals. In turn, organizing a large, diverse team requires effective communications via multiple channels. To execute this important work, *** Energy's Nuclear Fleet Communications team is actively seeking to add a Specialist. The Specialist will focus on supporting the Projects organization across the *** Energy nuclear fleet. They will provide communications services including, but not limited to:
Establishing trusted working relationships with leaders and team members for the purpose of developing communications plans and strategies in support of business goals. Preparing briefings, executive messages, newsletters, video and audio messages, and other materials about company policy, strategy, events, and projects for internal distribution to the Projects organization, the stations, and to the fleet. Understanding and staying abreast of internal and industry issues that impact projects, fleet, and station operations. Identifying and playing a significant role in creating key messages delivered by leaders to employees. Identifying communications opportunities and needs, and leading development of communication plans to reach multiple diverse audiences. Advising management on communications strategies and tactics. Providing daily guidance to departmental staff on complex communications issues or projects. Assisting with programs and information gathering that support External Affairs and Corporate Communications. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:
5 years of experience directly related to corporate communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, media, etc. Experience managing complex communications projects, with budget and time deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, applications, and theories in internal communications, external communications, marketing, public relations, or media relations. Strong interpersonal skills. Initiative and self-direction. Strong verbal communication skills. Superior writing and editing skills. Ability to work well with others. Ability to lead a team, or to work productively within a team. Ability to process and respond to information quickly. Ability to develop and manage a network of contacts for information gathering and dissemination. The highly preferred candidate will have prior corporate communications experience within the energy industry. Education Requirements:
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education. Bachelor Preferred Disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communications Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications Description:
Minimum HS Diploma Required Working Conditions:
Office Work Environment 76 -100% Travel Up to 50% Soft Skill Requirements (Team Fit and Personality Requirements):
Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams. Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with SharePoint Experience with InDesign High Level Project Overview:
Preferred Years of Experience: 5 Education: Bachelor Specific Companies/Industries Experience:
Nuclear or energy industry Construction industry Corporate Communications
Senior Communications Specialist Location : Glen Allen, VA Pay : $56.09/HR Duration:
12 Months Local candidates only to Richmond - Innsbrook - fully remote not optional Work schedule:
Flex 9 - Every other Friday off. 3-2 hybrid Job Summary:
The safe and successful operation of a nuclear fleet depends upon the orchestrated efforts of hundreds of dedicated professionals. In turn, organizing a large, diverse team requires effective communications via multiple channels. To execute this important work, *** Energy's Nuclear Fleet Communications team is actively seeking to add a Specialist. The Specialist will focus on supporting the Projects organization across the *** Energy nuclear fleet. They will provide communications services including, but not limited to:
Establishing trusted working relationships with leaders and team members for the purpose of developing communications plans and strategies in support of business goals. Preparing briefings, executive messages, newsletters, video and audio messages, and other materials about company policy, strategy, events, and projects for internal distribution to the Projects organization, the stations, and to the fleet. Understanding and staying abreast of internal and industry issues that impact projects, fleet, and station operations. Identifying and playing a significant role in creating key messages delivered by leaders to employees. Identifying communications opportunities and needs, and leading development of communication plans to reach multiple diverse audiences. Advising management on communications strategies and tactics. Providing daily guidance to departmental staff on complex communications issues or projects. Assisting with programs and information gathering that support External Affairs and Corporate Communications. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:
5 years of experience directly related to corporate communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, media, etc. Experience managing complex communications projects, with budget and time deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, applications, and theories in internal communications, external communications, marketing, public relations, or media relations. Strong interpersonal skills. Initiative and self-direction. Strong verbal communication skills. Superior writing and editing skills. Ability to work well with others. Ability to lead a team, or to work productively within a team. Ability to process and respond to information quickly. Ability to develop and manage a network of contacts for information gathering and dissemination. The highly preferred candidate will have prior corporate communications experience within the energy industry. Education Requirements:
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education. Bachelor Preferred Disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communications Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications Description:
Minimum HS Diploma Required Working Conditions:
Office Work Environment 76 -100% Travel Up to 50% Soft Skill Requirements (Team Fit and Personality Requirements):
Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams. Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with SharePoint Experience with InDesign High Level Project Overview:
Preferred Years of Experience: 5 Education: Bachelor Specific Companies/Industries Experience:
Nuclear or energy industry Construction industry Corporate Communications