Communication Specialist – Social Media and Corporate Writer
Full time @Southern Company in Energy and Utilities Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 2113
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Communication Specialist – Social Media and Corporate Writer
Description
Communication Specialist – Social Media and Corporate Writer
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for day-to-day execution of the company’s social media and website messaging, ensuring alignment to the overall brand strategy and advancement of business goals.
- Develop and execute social media strategy through research, benchmarking, messaging, audience identification and segmentation to align with business goals
- Maintain social media content calendar, scheduling and promotional efforts
- Write for all areas of communication, including customer communications (emails, collateral, website), news releases and employee communications (executive writing support and intranet)
- Provide input into the company’s website messaging strategy and content development through coordination with internal and external business partners
- Track and analyze analytics reports to gain insights on traffic and effectiveness; use this information to optimize future efforts and inform communication efforts on other channels
- Use internal data resources and market research to identify trends and opportunities to inform communication strategy and brand development
- Stay well-informed of new and existing technologies and apply them to digital communication projects
- Guide digital creative to create engaging content
- Will serve as the company’s face for Facebook live and will coordinate with company spokespersons and internal customers to secure strategic live video streaming opportunities
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 4-year college degree strongly preferred – specialization in communication, graphic design, business or related technical field desirable
- Ability to build productive professional relationships with diverse clients to achieve company’s communication and business goals
- Proven communication project management experience desired
- Candidate must model company behaviors of customer focus (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment) with strong teamwork skills and demonstrated ability to work with different levels of management and employees
- Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; be self-directed and innovative
- Strong teamwork and project management skills needed
- Must be willing and able to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure work environment
Must have demonstrated:
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute the life-cycle of a project
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- Ability to handle numerous projects and tasks at once
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to speak with authority and knowledge. Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to influence, educate, inform, and engage employees at all levels
Mississippi Power a subsidiary of Southern Company, serves southeast Mississippi. We have a history of customer and community service, economic development leadership, environmental stewardship and employee involvement.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America’s premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America’s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune’s annual World’s Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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 Field: Communications & External Affairs
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Mississippi-Coastal Area-Gulfport
Operating Company: Mississippi Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to…): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
MPC Corporate Headquarters – 2992 West Beach Blvd (2992GULFPORT)
2992 West Beach Blvd
Gulfport, 39501
Req ID: MPC2001891
