Communications Specialist Staff

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and family support

Tuition reimbursement and education

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Volunteer time and community support

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking a Communications Specialist Staff in Houston to serve as the liaison for implementing the corporate communications strategy within your focus area. You will handle sensitive issues, build relationships, and work independently on sophisticated assignments to support business objectives and brand positioning.

You will develop executive communications, manage media relations, and create compelling narratives that translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field required.
• Ten years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in public relations, media relations and crisis management required.
• Proficiency with digital and social media channels including bloggers and traditional media.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; safety is a priority.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Leads integrated communications and earned media strategies that support business objectives, growth initiatives and brand positioning.
• Develops and executes communications campaigns across media, digital and social channels, measuring effectiveness and business impact.
• Creates compelling narratives and content that translate complex business, technical and commercial concepts for diverse audiences.
• Identifies proactive storytelling opportunities and manages content distribution across multiple communications channels.
• Partners with senior leaders to develop executive communications, stakeholder engagement strategies, presentations and key messaging.
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of business initiatives and brand differentiators.
• Manages media relations activities, including press releases, media inquiries, spokesperson support and thought leadership initiatives.
• Provides strategic communications counsel and communications planning support to internal partners and business leaders.
• Supports issues management, critical incident communications, sensitive business matters and high-profile announcements.
• Produces communications for a variety of audiences and channels, while tracking media coverage and evaluating communications outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis management

Digital media

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As Communications Specialist Staff, you will serve as the liaison for implementation of the corporate communications strategy related to your assigned area of focus. You will proactively handle and neutralize sensitive issues and thoroughly understand the business and other issues that impact your area. The ability to collaborate with others, build relationships and work independently on multiple sophisticated assignments are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads integrated communications and earned media strategies that support business objectives, growth initiatives and brand positioning
• Develops and executes communications campaigns across media, digital and social channels, measuring effectiveness and business impact
• Creates compelling narratives and content that translate complex business, technical and commercial concepts for diverse audiences
• Identifies proactive storytelling opportunities and manages content distribution across multiple communications channels
• Partners with senior leaders to develop executive communications, stakeholder engagement strategies, presentations and key messaging
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of business initiatives and brand differentiators
• Manages media relations activities, including press releases, media inquiries, spokesperson support and thought leadership initiatives
• Provides strategic communications counsel and communications planning support to internal partners and business leaders
• Supports issues management, critical incident communications, sensitive business matters and high-profile announcements
• Produces communications for a variety of audiences and channels, while tracking media coverage and evaluating communications outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years' related experience

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in public relations, media relations and/or crisis management
• Experience with handling digital and social media channels, including bloggers and traditional print and broadcast mediaAbility to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety is the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of media, reporting methods and public relations strategies and tactics
• Experience crafting multi-dimensional communications plans across all media channels
• Ability to maintain sensitive and/or to confidential information

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.