JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

• This position will be filled as a Communications Specialist II or Senior based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.*
  

Job Summary/Purpose
The communications specialist will work collaboratively within the Corporate Affairs and Communications department and with key internal business partners in the development and implementation of long-term, annual and campaign-specific communications programs that support the company’s vision, mission, brand and strategic endeavors.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Counsels executive leaders and other employees on communication and media best practices, reputation management, and strategic PR planning and execution.
• Contributes to and executes a communications strategy designed to inform internal and external stakeholders and improve engagement. Monitors and shares industry news about the corporation and its competitors and identifies emerging issues.
• Works at the direction of the manager of corporate media and web communications and other department leaders to support ongoing company initiatives and special projects. Primary focus will be communications support for the company’s external affairs function, which includes federal regulatory affairs, federal governmental affairs, sustainability and environmental affairs and federal infrastructure programs.
• Assists in the development of executive strategic communications plans including external media opportunities, social media strategies, and executive speaking engagements, etc.
• Shares responsibilities for content creation and management of communications, articles, speeches, key messages, background documents, etc. for all relevant audiences.
• Collaborates in the tracking and monitoring of media metrics to help evaluate the effectiveness of external communications programs and communications, helps shape the company’s executive communications strategy and supports storm and crisis communications efforts as needed.
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English or related field (advanced degree a plus).
  

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• Communications Specialist II: 3-5+ years of experience
• Sr. Communications Specialist: 5-7+ years of experience
• Desired: 4 years of experience in professional communications and/or federal policy setting (experience working with executive leaders preferred).
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

• Strong writing, editing and communications planning skills (AP style knowledge needed).
• Demonstrated experience working with national media, including proactive outreach
• Strong media relations skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with top-tier media
• Experience and knowledge of utility sector and federal policymaking
  

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position
None

Other Attributes

Functional Knowledge

• Positive communicator, creative thinker with strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of communication best practices and how they support organizational change.
  

Business Expertise

• Strong consulting skills, with a keen eye on industry trends and communications strategy.
• Executive presence.
• Demonstrated record of achieving superior national media relations results (proactive outreach)
  

Leadership

• Team-focused collaborator, with high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to quickly establish confidence and credibility with senior leaders and others across the organization
  

Problem Solving

• Demonstrated ability to simplify and translate complex concepts, including financial, regulatory and policymaking processes, into easily understood language and compelling stories
• Ability to manage pressure, meet deadlines and monitor and evaluate results
  

Impact

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to quality and detail.
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborative style and strong work ethic
• Able to build relationships with key people in the field and across the organization.
  

Primary Location: Louisiana- New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level II

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 117957

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life. More than 100 years ago, our founder Harvey Couch started this company with a handshake, some sawdust and a vision. Couch wanted to bring safe, affordable, reliable energy to the Middle South – energy that would power the lives of people and communities.

Today, we own and operate one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets including more than five gigawatts of carbon-free nuclear capacity, a fleet of highly efficient gas resources, and a fast-growing portfolio of renewable resources.