Senior Communications Specialist / Communications Specialist

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Job Summary

The safe and successful operation of a nuclear power plant 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, Dominion Energy’s Nuclear Fleet Communications team is actively seeking to hire a Senior Communications Specialist or Communications Specialist (“Specialist”).

The Specialist will focus on supporting the North Anna Power Station located in Mineral, VA. 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 station and to the fleet.

- Understanding and staying abreast of internal and industry issues that impact fleet and station operations.

- Identifying and playing a significant role in creating key messages delivered by station 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

The single Communications position will be filled at the Senior Specialist or Specialist level commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and education.

Senior Specialist: 7+ years of experience directly related to corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, media, etc.

Specialist: 2+ years of experience directly related to corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, media, etc.

In addition to the related years of work experience, candidates must also possess:

- Experience managing complex, communications projects, with budget and time deadlines

- Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, applications and theories in internal communications, external communications, 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 network of contacts for information gathering and dissemination

The highly preferred candidate will have prior corporate communications experience within the nuclear 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 Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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