Communications Specialist

The Alabama Power Communications Specialist is responsible for providing communication counsel and support to various company departments and developing proactive solutions to meet their communication needs. The Specialist serves as a vital member of the media relations team responsible for the implementation of the company’s media relations strategy; working closely with the Media Relations Manager and will serve as an official company spokesperson.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with designated business units and the Public Relations team to design and execute impactful communications strategies that advance both business unit objectives and company-wide priorities.
• Develops innovative solutions to deliver strategic communications more efficiently and effectively by optimizing existing processes and introducing new, impactful approaches.
• Supports crisis communication and serves on the Emergency Communications Organization.
• Serves as an official spokesperson to confidently deliver concise messages strategic messages on multiple issues.
• Provides media relations and public relations counsel to business units to ensure they are aligned with corporate strategy and objectives are met.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal and consulting skills with a proven ability to work diligently and drive positive outcomes across an organization to achieve success.
• Maintains and fosters effective working relationships with business unit leaders and proactively provides strategic communications counsel, as a trusted advisor, with business unit senior management. -
• Exhibits innovative communication skills and creative thinking, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities to drive effective collaboration and results.
• Ability to build meaningful professional relationships with diverse clients, foster collaboration to support the company’s communication initiatives, and overall success.
• Exercises perceptive judgment in managing business unit communications – integrating strategic vision with hands-on execution to achieve measurable results.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute all phases of a project life-cycle.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with confidence and expertise to present information clearly and persuasively. Ability to influence, educate, and engage employees and stakeholders.
• Ability to mobilize resources and drive alignment across a diverse organization to accomplish goals.
• Strong consulting, relationship-building, and influencing skills across levels and functions.
• Innovative communicator with analytical and problem‑solving strengths; adept at simplifying complex topics.
• Sound judgment and situational awareness in high‑stakes communications.
• Organized, able to prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives under tight deadlines.

Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply :

Education

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or similar discipline preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in public relations, writing, communications, marketing, media or related field is required.
• Minimum of five years demonstrated leadership experience in a corporate, agency, media, or campaign environment.
• Direct experience in stakeholder relations, community engagement and executive or leadership communications.
• Proven experience as an on the record spokesperson.
• 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 employees and management.

The successful candidate will work a hybrid schedule with four days being onsite and one remote ( subject to change due to nature of work ).

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 16149

Job Category: Communications & External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power