Senior Communications Specialist

Alliant Energy

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Are you a strategic communicator with a knack for managing high-stakes initiatives? As a Senior Communications Specialist, you'll lead the charge in crafting and delivering complex information to diverse audiences. Your expertise will be crucial in steering communications for major events, corporate initiatives, and emergency situations, ensuring our message is clear and impactful. Join us in promoting a positive image and strengthening the Alliant Energy brand. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact, we want you on our team!

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Position Details

Senior Communications Specialist
Job
Full-time
1/28/2025
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

Job Summary:

Senior Communications Specialist manages the strategy, planning, creation, and delivery of complex information to employees, customers, communities, and key external and internal stakeholder groups through various communications and marketing channels. This position leads and manages all facets of communications on large or highly visible external and internal events, corporate initiatives, emergency situations, and community relations activities. This role assists in promoting a positive image that informs customers and supports and strengthens the Alliant Energy brand overall.

What you will do:

  • Leads the development and implementation of complex communication and marketing strategies to increase overall awareness of company information and activities with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Establishes credibility and expertise with external and internal stakeholders. 
  • Provides creative solutions to guide the best methods and types of communication or marketing tools to reinforce key messages. 
  • Leads the communication planning process with a full understanding of the subject matter to incorporate. 
  • Creates communication strategies, materials, plans and responses necessary in support of moderately complex and large-scale projects for business units, multiple departments, or leadership groups. 
  • Gathers necessary information and utilizes contingency plans and responses as appropriate. 
  • Establishes and tracks key metrics to measure success of communications and marketing efforts and adjusts strategy accordingly. 
  • Leads crisis communications and marketing efforts in response to emerging issues for both external and internal stakeholders. 
  • May oversee the implementation of strategies and tactical plans of less experienced staff. 
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in journalism, strategic communications, English, mass communications, marketing or related area Preferred

Required Experience:

  • 7 years technical and/or professional experience

Preferred Experience:

  • On-camera speaking (getting or giving interviews) 
  • Live radio interviews 
  • Video shooting and editing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to write in a variety of styles including persuasive, brand journalism, business and financial writing. 
  • Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs e.g., Microsoft office including email, word processing, spreadsheet and project management). 
  • Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs.


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